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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.39, 916.81 and 369.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.39, 916.81 and 369.65 is: 510.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.39 : 916.81 = 369.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.39/916.81 = 369.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.39x = 916.81 × 369.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.39x = 338,898.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,898.82/664.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.09

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