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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.97, 917.61 and 370.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.97, 917.61 and 370.21 is: 510.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.97 : 917.61 = 370.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.97/917.61 = 370.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.97x = 917.61 × 370.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.97x = 339,708.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,708.40/664.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.86

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