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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.73, 918.70 and 371.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.73, 918.70 and 371.05 is: 512.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.73 : 918.70 = 371.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.73/918.70 = 371.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.73x = 918.70 × 371.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.73x = 340,880.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,880.41/665.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.04

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