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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.21, 918 and 370.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.21, 918 and 370.51 is: 511.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.21 : 918 = 370.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.21/918 = 370.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.21x = 918 × 370.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.21x = 340,125.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,125.89/665.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.30

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