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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.42, 917.94 and 385.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.42, 917.94 and 385.64 is: 531.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.42 : 917.94 = 385.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.42/917.94 = 385.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.42x = 917.94 × 385.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.42x = 353,994.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,994.38/665.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.99

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