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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.29, 919.32 and 386.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.29, 919.32 and 386.36 is: 533.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.29 : 919.32 = 386.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.29/919.32 = 386.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.29x = 919.32 × 386.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.29x = 355,190.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,190.77/666.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.09

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