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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.95, 917.59 and 385.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.95, 917.59 and 385.16 is: 531.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.95 : 917.59 = 385.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.95/917.59 = 385.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.95x = 917.59 × 385.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.95x = 353,422.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,422.74/664.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.50

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