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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.91, 917.57 and 370.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.91, 917.57 and 370.21 is: 510.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.91 : 917.57 = 370.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.91/917.57 = 370.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.91x = 917.57 × 370.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.91x = 339,693.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,693.59/664.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.89

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