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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.72, 918.61 and 366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.72, 918.61 and 366.96 is: 506.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.72 : 918.61 = 366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.72/918.61 = 366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.72x = 918.61 × 366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.72x = 337,093.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,093.13/665.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.36

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