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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.77, 918.66 and 386.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.77, 918.66 and 386.04 is: 532.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.77 : 918.66 = 386.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.77/918.66 = 386.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.77x = 918.66 × 386.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.77x = 354,639.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,639.51/665.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.68

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