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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.67, 918.58 and 370.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.67, 918.58 and 370.92 is: 511.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.67 : 918.58 = 370.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.67/918.58 = 370.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.67x = 918.58 × 370.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.67x = 340,719.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,719.69/665.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.84

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