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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.53, 918.37 and 370.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.53, 918.37 and 370.82 is: 511.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.53 : 918.37 = 370.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.53/918.37 = 370.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.53x = 918.37 × 370.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.53x = 340,552.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,552.72/665.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.70

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