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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.15, 917.84 and 370.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.15, 917.84 and 370.36 is: 511.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.15 : 917.84 = 370.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.15/917.84 = 370.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.15x = 917.84 × 370.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.15x = 339,929.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,929.85/665.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.06

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