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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.41, 918.22 and 370.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.41, 918.22 and 370.69 is: 511.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.41 : 918.22 = 370.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.41/918.22 = 370.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.41x = 918.22 × 370.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.41x = 340,374.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,374.97/665.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.53

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