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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.82, 918.60 and 403.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.82, 918.60 and 403.74 is: 557.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.82 : 918.60 = 403.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.82/918.60 = 403.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.82x = 918.60 × 403.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.82x = 370,875.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,875.56/665.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.02

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