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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.18, 917.94 and 385.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.18, 917.94 and 385.35 is: 531.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.18 : 917.94 = 385.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.18/917.94 = 385.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.18x = 917.94 × 385.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.18x = 353,728.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,728.18/665.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.78

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