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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.64, 917.04 and 388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.64, 917.04 and 388.64 is: 536.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.64 : 917.04 = 388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.64/917.04 = 388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.64x = 917.04 × 388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.64x = 356,398.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,398.43/664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.23

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