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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.40, 918.14 and 370.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.40, 918.14 and 370.62 is: 511.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.40 : 918.14 = 370.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.40/918.14 = 370.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.40x = 918.14 × 370.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.40x = 340,281.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,281.05/665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.39

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