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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.31, 918.10 and 370.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.31, 918.10 and 370.58 is: 511.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.31 : 918.10 = 370.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.31/918.10 = 370.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.31x = 918.10 × 370.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.31x = 340,229.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,229.50/665.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.38

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