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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.82, 918.82 and 371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.82, 918.82 and 371.08 is: 512.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.82 : 918.82 = 371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.82/918.82 = 371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.82x = 918.82 × 371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.82x = 340,955.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,955.73/665.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.08

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