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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.11, 917.84 and 385.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.11, 917.84 and 385.32 is: 531.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.11 : 917.84 = 385.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.11/917.84 = 385.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.11x = 917.84 × 385.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.11x = 353,660.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,660.18/665.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.74

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