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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.27, 918.07 and 370.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.27, 918.07 and 370.54 is: 511.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.27 : 918.07 = 370.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.27/918.07 = 370.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.27x = 918.07 × 370.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.27x = 340,181.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,181.66/665.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.34

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