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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.42, 918.30 and 370.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.42, 918.30 and 370.74 is: 511.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.42 : 918.30 = 370.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.42/918.30 = 370.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.42x = 918.30 × 370.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.42x = 340,450.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,450.54/665.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.63

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