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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.52, 917.06 and 365.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.52, 917.06 and 365.79 is: 504.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.52 : 917.06 = 365.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.52/917.06 = 365.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.52x = 917.06 × 365.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.52x = 335,449.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,449.55/664.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.80

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