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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.42, 916.88 and 365.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.42, 916.88 and 365.66 is: 504.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.42 : 916.88 = 365.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.42/916.88 = 365.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.42x = 916.88 × 365.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.42x = 335,266.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,266.34/664.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.60

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