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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.64, 918.56 and 370.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.64, 918.56 and 370.89 is: 511.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.64 : 918.56 = 370.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.64/918.56 = 370.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.64x = 918.56 × 370.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.64x = 340,682.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,682.86/665.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.81

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