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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.58, 917.16 and 369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.58, 917.16 and 369.84 is: 510.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.58 : 917.16 = 369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.58/917.16 = 369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.58x = 917.16 × 369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.58x = 339,202.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,202.45/664.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.40

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