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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.24, 919.44 and 386.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.24, 919.44 and 386.46 is: 533.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.24 : 919.44 = 386.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.24/919.44 = 386.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.24x = 919.44 × 386.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.24x = 355,326.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,326.78/666.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.33

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