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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.54, 917.06 and 369.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.54, 917.06 and 369.79 is: 510.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.54 : 917.06 = 369.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.54/917.06 = 369.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.54x = 917.06 × 369.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.54x = 339,115.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,115.48/664.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.30

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