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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.56, 918.38 and 370.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.56, 918.38 and 370.80 is: 511.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.56 : 918.38 = 370.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.56/918.38 = 370.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.56x = 918.38 × 370.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.56x = 340,535.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,535.30/665.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.65

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