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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.92, 917.67 and 370.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.92, 917.67 and 370.22 is: 510.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.92 : 917.67 = 370.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.92/917.67 = 370.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.92x = 917.67 × 370.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.92x = 339,735.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,735.20/664.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.94

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