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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.15, 917.90 and 370.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.15, 917.90 and 370.43 is: 511.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.15 : 917.90 = 370.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.15/917.90 = 370.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.15x = 917.90 × 370.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.15x = 340,017.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,017.70/665.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.19

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