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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.52, 918.47 and 370.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.52, 918.47 and 370.84 is: 511.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.52 : 918.47 = 370.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.52/918.47 = 370.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.52x = 918.47 × 370.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.52x = 340,598.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,598.97/665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.78

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