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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.83, 918.84 and 386.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.83, 918.84 and 386.12 is: 532.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.83 : 918.84 = 386.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.83/918.84 = 386.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.83x = 918.84 × 386.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.83x = 354,777.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,777.91/665.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.84

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