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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.65, 917.28 and 369.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.65, 917.28 and 369.94 is: 510.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.65 : 917.28 = 369.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.65/917.28 = 369.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.65x = 917.28 × 369.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.65x = 339,338.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,338.56/664.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.55

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