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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.68, 918.64 and 366.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.68, 918.64 and 366.94 is: 506.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.68 : 918.64 = 366.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.68/918.64 = 366.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.68x = 918.64 × 366.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.68x = 337,085.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,085.76/665.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.38

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