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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.66, 917.23 and 369.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.66, 917.23 and 369.96 is: 510.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.66 : 917.23 = 369.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.66/917.23 = 369.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.66x = 917.23 × 369.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.66x = 339,333.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,333.82/664.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.54

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