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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.47, 918.34 and 385.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.47, 918.34 and 385.70 is: 532.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.47 : 918.34 = 385.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.47/918.34 = 385.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.47x = 918.34 × 385.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.47x = 354,198.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,198.18/665.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.26

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