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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.87, 917.38 and 385.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.87, 917.38 and 385.09 is: 531.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.87 : 917.38 = 385.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.87/917.38 = 385.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.87x = 917.38 × 385.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.87x = 353,271.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,271.57/664.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.34

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