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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.12, 919.02 and 390.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.12, 919.02 and 390.12 is: 538.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.12 : 919.02 = 390.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.12/919.02 = 390.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.12x = 919.02 × 390.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.12x = 358,528.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,528.08/666.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.23

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