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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.70, 917.28 and 365.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.70, 917.28 and 365.95 is: 505.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.70 : 917.28 = 365.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.70/917.28 = 365.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.70x = 917.28 × 365.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.70x = 335,676.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,676.92/664.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.01

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