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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.90, 917.66 and 370.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.90, 917.66 and 370.26 is: 511.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.90 : 917.66 = 370.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.90/917.66 = 370.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.90x = 917.66 × 370.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.90x = 339,773.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,773.72/664.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.02

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