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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.78, 918.52 and 403.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.78, 918.52 and 403.70 is: 556.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.78 : 918.52 = 403.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.78/918.52 = 403.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.78x = 918.52 × 403.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.78x = 370,806.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,806.52/665.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.95

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