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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.73, 918.68 and 371.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.73, 918.68 and 371.00 is: 511.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.73 : 918.68 = 371.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.73/918.68 = 371.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.73x = 918.68 × 371.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.73x = 340,823.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,823.83/665.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.96

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