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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.37, 918.23 and 370.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.37, 918.23 and 370.67 is: 511.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.37 : 918.23 = 370.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.37/918.23 = 370.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.37x = 918.23 × 370.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.37x = 340,353.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,353.87/665.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.53

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