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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.18, 917.91 and 370.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.18, 917.91 and 370.41 is: 511.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.18 : 917.91 = 370.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.18/917.91 = 370.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.18x = 917.91 × 370.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.18x = 340,003.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,003.04/665.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.14

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