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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.92, 917.52 and 370.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.92, 917.52 and 370.14 is: 510.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.92 : 917.52 = 370.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.92/917.52 = 370.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.92x = 917.52 × 370.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.92x = 339,610.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,610.85/664.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.75

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