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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.57, 917.16 and 369.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.57, 917.16 and 369.90 is: 510.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.57 : 917.16 = 369.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.57/917.16 = 369.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.57x = 917.16 × 369.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.57x = 339,256.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,256.10/664.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.49

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