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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.31, 918.02 and 370.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.31, 918.02 and 370.57 is: 511.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.31 : 918.02 = 370.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.31/918.02 = 370.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.31x = 918.02 × 370.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.31x = 340,190.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,190.67/665.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.33

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