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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.92, 917.54 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.92, 917.54 and 366.12 is: 505.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.92 : 917.54 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.92/917.54 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.92x = 917.54 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.92x = 335,927.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,927.91/664.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.22

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