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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.33, 917.96 and 385.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.33, 917.96 and 385.57 is: 531.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.33 : 917.96 = 385.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.33/917.96 = 385.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.33x = 917.96 × 385.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.33x = 353,933.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,933.61/665.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.97

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