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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.83, 918.91 and 371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.83, 918.91 and 371.16 is: 512.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.83 : 918.91 = 371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.83/918.91 = 371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.83x = 918.91 × 371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.83x = 341,062.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,062.64/665.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.24

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