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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.82, 917.40 and 370.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.82, 917.40 and 370.16 is: 510.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.82 : 917.40 = 370.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.82/917.40 = 370.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.82x = 917.40 × 370.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.82x = 339,584.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,584.78/664.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.79

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