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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.73, 917.31 and 369.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.73, 917.31 and 369.99 is: 510.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.73 : 917.31 = 369.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.73/917.31 = 369.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.73x = 917.31 × 369.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.73x = 339,395.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,395.53/664.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.58

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