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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.58, 917.18 and 369.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.58, 917.18 and 369.91 is: 510.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.58 : 917.18 = 369.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.58/917.18 = 369.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.58x = 917.18 × 369.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.58x = 339,272.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,272.69/664.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.50

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