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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.58, 917.15 and 365.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.58, 917.15 and 365.85 is: 504.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.58 : 917.15 = 365.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.58/917.15 = 365.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.58x = 917.15 × 365.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.58x = 335,537.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,537.50/664.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.88

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