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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.82, 918.79 and 382.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.82, 918.79 and 382.27 is: 527.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.82 : 918.79 = 382.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.82/918.79 = 382.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.82x = 918.79 × 382.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.82x = 351,223.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,223.94/665.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.51

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