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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.55, 916.98 and 369.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.55, 916.98 and 369.75 is: 510.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.55 : 916.98 = 369.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.55/916.98 = 369.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.55x = 916.98 × 369.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.55x = 339,053.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,053.36/664.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.20

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