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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.23, 918.02 and 370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.23, 918.02 and 370.52 is: 511.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.23 : 918.02 = 370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.23/918.02 = 370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.23x = 918.02 × 370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.23x = 340,147.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,147.63/665.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.32

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