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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.86, 917.48 and 370.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.86, 917.48 and 370.12 is: 510.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.86 : 917.48 = 370.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.86/917.48 = 370.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.86x = 917.48 × 370.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.86x = 339,577.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,577.70/664.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.75

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