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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.83, 917.48 and 370.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.83, 917.48 and 370.11 is: 510.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.83 : 917.48 = 370.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.83/917.48 = 370.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.83x = 917.48 × 370.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.83x = 339,566.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,566.67/664.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.76

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