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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.11, 917.85 and 370.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.11, 917.85 and 370.39 is: 511.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.11 : 917.85 = 370.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.11/917.85 = 370.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.11x = 917.85 × 370.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.11x = 339,956.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,956.02/665.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.13

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