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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.48, 918.36 and 370.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.48, 918.36 and 370.76 is: 511.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.48 : 918.36 = 370.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.48/918.36 = 370.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.48x = 918.36 × 370.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.48x = 340,486.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,486.56/665.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.64

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