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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.71, 917.26 and 365.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.71, 917.26 and 365.93 is: 504.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.71 : 917.26 = 365.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.71/917.26 = 365.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.71x = 917.26 × 365.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.71x = 335,652.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,652.95/664.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.96

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