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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.81, 918.71 and 371.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.81, 918.71 and 371.07 is: 512.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.81 : 918.71 = 371.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.81/918.71 = 371.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.81x = 918.71 × 371.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.81x = 340,905.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,905.72/665.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.02

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