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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.38, 916.67 and 369.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.38, 916.67 and 369.58 is: 509.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.38 : 916.67 = 369.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.38/916.67 = 369.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.38x = 916.67 × 369.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.38x = 338,778.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,778.32/664.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.92

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