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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.98, 918.94 and 386.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.98, 918.94 and 386.22 is: 532.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.98 : 918.94 = 386.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.98/918.94 = 386.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.98x = 918.94 × 386.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.98x = 354,913.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,913.01/665.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.92

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