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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.66, 918.55 and 385.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.66, 918.55 and 385.99 is: 532.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.66 : 918.55 = 385.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.66/918.55 = 385.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.66x = 918.55 × 385.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.66x = 354,547.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,547.85/665.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.62

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