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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.82, 918.69 and 385.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.82, 918.69 and 385.91 is: 532.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.82 : 918.69 = 385.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.82/918.69 = 385.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.82x = 918.69 × 385.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.82x = 354,536.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,536.40/665.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.48

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