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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.43, 918.28 and 385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.43, 918.28 and 385.60 is: 532.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.43 : 918.28 = 385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.43/918.28 = 385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.43x = 918.28 × 385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.43x = 354,088.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,088.77/665.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.12

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