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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.16, 917.99 and 403.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.16, 917.99 and 403.34 is: 556.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.16 : 917.99 = 403.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.16/917.99 = 403.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.16x = 917.99 × 403.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.16x = 370,255.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,255.48/665.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.64

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