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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.11, 917.83 and 370.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.11, 917.83 and 370.37 is: 511.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.11 : 917.83 = 370.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.11/917.83 = 370.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.11x = 917.83 × 370.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.11x = 339,939.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,939.45/665.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.10

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