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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.35, 918.14 and 370.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.35, 918.14 and 370.61 is: 511.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.35 : 918.14 = 370.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.35/918.14 = 370.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.35x = 918.14 × 370.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.35x = 340,271.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,271.87/665.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.42

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