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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.15, 918.14 and 403.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.15, 918.14 and 403.16 is: 556.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.15 : 918.14 = 403.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.15/918.14 = 403.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.15x = 918.14 × 403.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.15x = 370,150.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,150.72/665.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.50

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