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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.10, 917.78 and 366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.10, 917.78 and 366.32 is: 505.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.10 : 917.78 = 366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.10/917.78 = 366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.10x = 917.78 × 366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.10x = 336,194.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,194.75/665.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.48

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