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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.39, 916.89 and 369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.39, 916.89 and 369.66 is: 510.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.39 : 916.89 = 369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.39/916.89 = 369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.39x = 916.89 × 369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.39x = 338,937.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,937.56/664.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.15

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