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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.13, 917.97 and 381.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.13, 917.97 and 381.66 is: 526.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.13 : 917.97 = 381.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.13/917.97 = 381.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.13x = 917.97 × 381.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.13x = 350,347.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,347.56/665.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.73

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