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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.03, 917.74 and 370.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.03, 917.74 and 370.36 is: 511.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.03 : 917.74 = 370.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.03/917.74 = 370.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.03x = 917.74 × 370.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.03x = 339,894.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,894.19/665.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.10

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