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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.26, 918.08 and 366.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.26, 918.08 and 366.51 is: 505.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.26 : 918.08 = 366.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.26/918.08 = 366.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.26x = 918.08 × 366.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.26x = 336,485.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,485.50/665.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.80

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