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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.15, 919.11 and 386.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.15, 919.11 and 386.43 is: 533.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.15 : 919.11 = 386.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.15/919.11 = 386.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.15x = 919.11 × 386.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.15x = 355,171.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,171.68/666.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.17

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