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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.43, 916.94 and 369.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.43, 916.94 and 369.76 is: 510.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.43 : 916.94 = 369.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.43/916.94 = 369.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.43x = 916.94 × 369.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.43x = 339,043.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,043.59/664.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.28

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