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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.16, 917.78 and 370.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.16, 917.78 and 370.37 is: 511.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.16 : 917.78 = 370.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.16/917.78 = 370.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.16x = 917.78 × 370.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.16x = 339,911.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,911.74/665.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.02

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