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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.38, 916.86 and 369.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.38, 916.86 and 369.68 is: 510.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.38 : 916.86 = 369.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.38/916.86 = 369.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.38x = 916.86 × 369.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.38x = 338,940.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,940.22/664.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.16

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