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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.87, 918.90 and 371.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.87, 918.90 and 371.16 is: 512.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.87 : 918.90 = 371.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.87/918.90 = 371.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.87x = 918.90 × 371.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.87x = 341,058.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,058.92/665.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.20

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