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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.03, 917.75 and 370.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.03, 917.75 and 370.29 is: 511.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.03 : 917.75 = 370.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.03/917.75 = 370.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.03x = 917.75 × 370.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.03x = 339,831.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,831.80/665.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.01

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