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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.89, 918.79 and 371.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.89, 918.79 and 371.09 is: 512.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.89 : 918.79 = 371.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.89/918.79 = 371.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.89x = 918.79 × 371.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.89x = 340,955.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,955.15/665.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.03

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