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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.93, 918.72 and 386.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.93, 918.72 and 386.06 is: 532.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.93 : 918.72 = 386.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.93/918.72 = 386.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.93x = 918.72 × 386.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.93x = 354,676.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,676.45/665.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.61

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