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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.92, 918.90 and 371.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.92, 918.90 and 371.14 is: 512.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.92 : 918.90 = 371.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.92/918.90 = 371.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.92x = 918.90 × 371.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.92x = 341,040.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,040.55/665.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.13

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