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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.45, 916.95 and 369.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.45, 916.95 and 369.78 is: 510.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.45 : 916.95 = 369.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.45/916.95 = 369.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.45x = 916.95 × 369.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.45x = 339,065.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,065.89/664.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.29

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