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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.77, 918.77 and 386.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.77, 918.77 and 386.06 is: 532.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.77 : 918.77 = 386.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.77/918.77 = 386.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.77x = 918.77 × 386.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.77x = 354,698.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,698.99/665.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.76

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