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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.37, 918.20 and 370.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.37, 918.20 and 370.63 is: 511.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.37 : 918.20 = 370.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.37/918.20 = 370.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.37x = 918.20 × 370.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.37x = 340,308.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,308.32/665.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.46

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