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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.50, 916.98 and 369.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.50, 916.98 and 369.74 is: 510.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.50 : 916.98 = 369.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.50/916.98 = 369.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.50x = 916.98 × 369.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.50x = 339,044.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,044.19/664.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.22

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