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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.28, 918 and 370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.28, 918 and 370.52 is: 511.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.28 : 918 = 370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.28/918 = 370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.28x = 918 × 370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.28x = 340,137.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,137.36/665.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.27

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