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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.01, 917.73 and 385.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.01, 917.73 and 385.25 is: 531.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.01 : 917.73 = 385.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.01/917.73 = 385.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.01x = 917.73 × 385.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.01x = 353,550.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,550.89/665.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.65

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