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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.22, 917.90 and 370.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.22, 917.90 and 370.42 is: 511.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.22 : 917.90 = 370.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.22/917.90 = 370.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.22x = 917.90 × 370.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.22x = 340,008.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,008.52/665.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.12

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