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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.10, 917.86 and 370.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.10, 917.86 and 370.40 is: 511.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.10 : 917.86 = 370.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.10/917.86 = 370.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.10x = 917.86 × 370.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.10x = 339,975.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,975.34/665.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.16

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