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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.91, 917.60 and 370.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.91, 917.60 and 370.17 is: 510.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.91 : 917.60 = 370.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.91/917.60 = 370.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.91x = 917.60 × 370.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.91x = 339,666.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,666.62/664.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.85

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