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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.67, 917.30 and 370.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.67, 917.30 and 370.04 is: 510.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.67 : 917.30 = 370.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.67/917.30 = 370.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.67x = 917.30 × 370.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.67x = 339,434.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,434.03/664.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.68

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