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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.09, 919.31 and 386.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.09, 919.31 and 386.37 is: 533.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.09 : 919.31 = 386.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.09/919.31 = 386.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.09x = 919.31 × 386.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.09x = 355,191.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,191.87/666.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.25

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