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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.59, 918.40 and 385.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.59, 918.40 and 385.86 is: 532.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.59 : 918.40 = 385.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.59/918.40 = 385.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.59x = 918.40 × 385.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.59x = 354,373.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,373.82/665.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.42

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