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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.33, 918.27 and 507.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.33, 918.27 and 507.66 is: 700.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.33 : 918.27 = 507.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.33/918.27 = 507.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.33x = 918.27 × 507.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.33x = 466,171.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,171.44/665.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.66

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