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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.29, 918.13 and 370.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.29, 918.13 and 370.58 is: 511.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.29 : 918.13 = 370.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.29/918.13 = 370.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.29x = 918.13 × 370.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.29x = 340,239.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,239.41/665.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.41

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