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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.92, 917.56 and 370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.92, 917.56 and 370.20 is: 510.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.92 : 917.56 = 370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.92/917.56 = 370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.92x = 917.56 × 370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.92x = 339,680.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,680.71/664.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.86

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