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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.52, 918.48 and 370.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.52, 918.48 and 370.79 is: 511.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.52 : 918.48 = 370.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.52/918.48 = 370.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.52x = 918.48 × 370.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.52x = 340,558.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,558.61/665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.72

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