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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.32, 919.52 and 386.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.32, 919.52 and 386.66 is: 533.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.32 : 919.52 = 386.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.32/919.52 = 386.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.32x = 919.52 × 386.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.32x = 355,535.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,535.07/666.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.58

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