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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.01, 917.71 and 370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.01, 917.71 and 370.28 is: 510.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.01 : 917.71 = 370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.01/917.71 = 370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.01x = 917.71 × 370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.01x = 339,811.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,811.03/665.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.99

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