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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.61, 918.54 and 385.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.61, 918.54 and 385.90 is: 532.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.61 : 918.54 = 385.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.61/918.54 = 385.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.61x = 918.54 × 385.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.61x = 354,459.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,459.12/665.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.54

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