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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.01, 917.61 and 385.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.01, 917.61 and 385.27 is: 531.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.01 : 917.61 = 385.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.01/917.61 = 385.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.01x = 917.61 × 385.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.01x = 353,525.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,525.31/665.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.61

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