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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.41, 916.88 and 365.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.41, 916.88 and 365.65 is: 504.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.41 : 916.88 = 365.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.41/916.88 = 365.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.41x = 916.88 × 365.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.41x = 335,257.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,257.17/664.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.59

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