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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.32, 919.50 and 386.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.32, 919.50 and 386.60 is: 533.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.32 : 919.50 = 386.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.32/919.50 = 386.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.32x = 919.50 × 386.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.32x = 355,476.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,476.70/666.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.50

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