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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.38, 918.22 and 366.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.38, 918.22 and 366.66 is: 505.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.38 : 918.22 = 366.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.38/918.22 = 366.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.38x = 918.22 × 366.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.38x = 336,670.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,670.74/665.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.98

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