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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.82, 918.84 and 371.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.82, 918.84 and 371.10 is: 512.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.82 : 918.84 = 371.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.82/918.84 = 371.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.82x = 918.84 × 371.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.82x = 340,981.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,981.52/665.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.12

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