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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.52, 916.98 and 369.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.52, 916.98 and 369.80 is: 510.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.52 : 916.98 = 369.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.52/916.98 = 369.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.52x = 916.98 × 369.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.52x = 339,099.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,099.20/664.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.29

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