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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.37, 918.19 and 366.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.37, 918.19 and 366.61 is: 505.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.37 : 918.19 = 366.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.37/918.19 = 366.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.37x = 918.19 × 366.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.37x = 336,615.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,615.80/665.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.91

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