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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.54, 918.56 and 385.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.54, 918.56 and 385.73 is: 532.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.54 : 918.56 = 385.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.54/918.56 = 385.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.54x = 918.56 × 385.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.54x = 354,316.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,316.15/665.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.37

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