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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.49, 918.38 and 385.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.49, 918.38 and 385.73 is: 532.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.49 : 918.38 = 385.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.49/918.38 = 385.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.49x = 918.38 × 385.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.49x = 354,240.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,240.20/665.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.30

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