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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.45, 918.33 and 385.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.45, 918.33 and 385.71 is: 532.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.45 : 918.33 = 385.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.45/918.33 = 385.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.45x = 918.33 × 385.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.45x = 354,209.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,209.06/665.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.29

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