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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.01, 917.62 and 385.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.01, 917.62 and 385.22 is: 531.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.01 : 917.62 = 385.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.01/917.62 = 385.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.01x = 917.62 × 385.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.01x = 353,486.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,486.91/665.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.55

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