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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.63, 917.19 and 369.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.63, 917.19 and 369.94 is: 510.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.63 : 917.19 = 369.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.63/917.19 = 369.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.63x = 917.19 × 369.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.63x = 339,305.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,305.27/664.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.52

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