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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.06, 917.79 and 370.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.06, 917.79 and 370.32 is: 511.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.06 : 917.79 = 370.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.06/917.79 = 370.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.06x = 917.79 × 370.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.06x = 339,875.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,875.99/665.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.05

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