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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.95, 918.92 and 371.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.95, 918.92 and 371.20 is: 512.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.95 : 918.92 = 371.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.95/918.92 = 371.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.95x = 918.92 × 371.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.95x = 341,096.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,096.65/665.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.20

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