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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.58, 918.56 and 370.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.58, 918.56 and 370.91 is: 511.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.58 : 918.56 = 370.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.58/918.56 = 370.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.58x = 918.56 × 370.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.58x = 340,703.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,703.09/665.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.89

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