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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.51, 918.42 and 366.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.51, 918.42 and 366.79 is: 506.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.51 : 918.42 = 366.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.51/918.42 = 366.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.51x = 918.42 × 366.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.51x = 336,865.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,865.44/665.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.18

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