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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.63, 918.46 and 385.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.63, 918.46 and 385.88 is: 532.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.63 : 918.46 = 385.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.63/918.46 = 385.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.63x = 918.46 × 385.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.63x = 354,414.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,414.23/665.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.45

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