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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.45, 916.97 and 369.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.45, 916.97 and 369.77 is: 510.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.45 : 916.97 = 369.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.45/916.97 = 369.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.45x = 916.97 × 369.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.45x = 339,063.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,063.64/664.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.29

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