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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.30, 919.47 and 386.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.30, 919.47 and 386.35 is: 533.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.30 : 919.47 = 386.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.30/919.47 = 386.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.30x = 919.47 × 386.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.30x = 355,237.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,237.23/666.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.15

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