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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.64, 918.68 and 385.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.64, 918.68 and 385.89 is: 532.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.64 : 918.68 = 385.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.64/918.68 = 385.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.64x = 918.68 × 385.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.64x = 354,510.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,510.39/665.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.59

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