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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.53, 918.44 and 370.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.53, 918.44 and 370.81 is: 511.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.53 : 918.44 = 370.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.53/918.44 = 370.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.53x = 918.44 × 370.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.53x = 340,567.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,567.42/665.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.73

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