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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.29, 918.13 and 370.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.29, 918.13 and 370.56 is: 511.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.29 : 918.13 = 370.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.29/918.13 = 370.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.29x = 918.13 × 370.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.29x = 340,217.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,217.66/665.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.38

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