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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.67, 918.57 and 370.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.67, 918.57 and 370.93 is: 511.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.67 : 918.57 = 370.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.67/918.57 = 370.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.67x = 918.57 × 370.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.67x = 340,725.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,725.17/665.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.85

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