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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.66, 918.51 and 370.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.66, 918.51 and 370.88 is: 511.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.66 : 918.51 = 370.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.66/918.51 = 370.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.66x = 918.51 × 370.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.66x = 340,656.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,656.99/665.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.76

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