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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.59, 918.45 and 370.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.59, 918.45 and 370.87 is: 511.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.59 : 918.45 = 370.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.59/918.45 = 370.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.59x = 918.45 × 370.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.59x = 340,625.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,625.55/665.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.76

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