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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.94, 917.54 and 370.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.94, 917.54 and 370.20 is: 510.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.94 : 917.54 = 370.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.94/917.54 = 370.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.94x = 917.54 × 370.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.94x = 339,673.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,673.31/664.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.83

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