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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.73, 918.27 and 403.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.73, 918.27 and 403.90 is: 557.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.73 : 918.27 = 403.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.73/918.27 = 403.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.73x = 918.27 × 403.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.73x = 370,886.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,886.96/665.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.11

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