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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.61, 917.13 and 369.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.61, 917.13 and 369.87 is: 510.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.61 : 917.13 = 369.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.61/917.13 = 369.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.61x = 917.13 × 369.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.61x = 339,218.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,218.87/664.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.40

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