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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.43, 916.84 and 365.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.43, 916.84 and 365.62 is: 504.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.43 : 916.84 = 365.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.43/916.84 = 365.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.43x = 916.84 × 365.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.43x = 335,215.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,215.04/664.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.52

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