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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.74, 918.74 and 371

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.74, 918.74 and 371 is: 511.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.74 : 918.74 = 371 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.74/918.74 = 371/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.74x = 918.74 × 371
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.74x = 340,852.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,852.54/665.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.99

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