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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.13, 917.91 and 370.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.13, 917.91 and 370.38 is: 511.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.13 : 917.91 = 370.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.13/917.91 = 370.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.13x = 917.91 × 370.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.13x = 339,975.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,975.51/665.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.14

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