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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.21, 919.32 and 386.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.21, 919.32 and 386.45 is: 533.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.21 : 919.32 = 386.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.21/919.32 = 386.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.21x = 919.32 × 386.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.21x = 355,266.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,266.62/666.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.27

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