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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.78, 918.88 and 403.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.78, 918.88 and 403.92 is: 557.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.78 : 918.88 = 403.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.78/918.88 = 403.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.78x = 918.88 × 403.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.78x = 371,153.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,153.00/665.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.48

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