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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.24, 919.42 and 386.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.24, 919.42 and 386.49 is: 533.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.24 : 919.42 = 386.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.24/919.42 = 386.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.24x = 919.42 × 386.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.24x = 355,342.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,342.95/666.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.36

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