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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.76, 918.78 and 367.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.76, 918.78 and 367.01 is: 506.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.76 : 918.78 = 367.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.76/918.78 = 367.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.76x = 918.78 × 367.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.76x = 337,196.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,196.85/665.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.48

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