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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.26, 919.64 and 386.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.26, 919.64 and 386.56 is: 533.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.26 : 919.64 = 386.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.26/919.64 = 386.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.26x = 919.64 × 386.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.26x = 355,491.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,491.81/666.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.57

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