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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.74, 918.75 and 370.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.74, 918.75 and 370.99 is: 511.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.74 : 918.75 = 370.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.74/918.75 = 370.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.74x = 918.75 × 370.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.74x = 340,847.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,847.06/665.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.98

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