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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.65, 918.62 and 370.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.65, 918.62 and 370.90 is: 511.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.65 : 918.62 = 370.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.65/918.62 = 370.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.65x = 918.62 × 370.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.65x = 340,716.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,716.16/665.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.85

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