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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.04, 917.71 and 385.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.04, 917.71 and 385.28 is: 531.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.04 : 917.71 = 385.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.04/917.71 = 385.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.04x = 917.71 × 385.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.04x = 353,575.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,575.31/665.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.66

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