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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.05, 917.79 and 366.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.05, 917.79 and 366.28 is: 505.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.05 : 917.79 = 366.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.05/917.79 = 366.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.05x = 917.79 × 366.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.05x = 336,168.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,168.12/665.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.48

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