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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.22, 917.98 and 370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.22, 917.98 and 370.52 is: 511.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.22 : 917.98 = 370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.22/917.98 = 370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.22x = 917.98 × 370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.22x = 340,129.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,129.95/665.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.30

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