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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.52, 918.36 and 403.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.52, 918.36 and 403.62 is: 556.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.52 : 918.36 = 403.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.52/918.36 = 403.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.52x = 918.36 × 403.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.52x = 370,668.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,668.46/665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.96

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