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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.73, 917.33 and 370.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.73, 917.33 and 370.00 is: 510.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.73 : 917.33 = 370.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.73/917.33 = 370.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.73x = 917.33 × 370.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.73x = 339,415.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,415.78/664.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.60

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