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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.55, 918.34 and 370.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.55, 918.34 and 370.78 is: 511.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.55 : 918.34 = 370.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.55/918.34 = 370.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.55x = 918.34 × 370.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.55x = 340,498.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,498.88/665.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.61

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