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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.91, 917.54 and 366.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.91, 917.54 and 366.17 is: 505.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.91 : 917.54 = 366.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.91/917.54 = 366.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.91x = 917.54 × 366.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.91x = 335,977.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,977.80/664.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.30

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