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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.72, 918.70 and 371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.72, 918.70 and 371 is: 511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.72 : 918.70 = 371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.72/918.70 = 371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.72x = 918.70 × 371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.72x = 340,837.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,837.70/665.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.98

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