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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.55, 918.36 and 370.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.55, 918.36 and 370.75 is: 511.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.55 : 918.36 = 370.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.55/918.36 = 370.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.55x = 918.36 × 370.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.55x = 340,481.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,481.97/665.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.58

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