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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.96, 918.92 and 386.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.96, 918.92 and 386.22 is: 532.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.96 : 918.92 = 386.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.96/918.92 = 386.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.96x = 918.92 × 386.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.96x = 354,905.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,905.28/665.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.92

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