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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.27, 918.04 and 370.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.27, 918.04 and 370.55 is: 511.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.27 : 918.04 = 370.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.27/918.04 = 370.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.27x = 918.04 × 370.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.27x = 340,179.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,179.72/665.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.34

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