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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.32, 918.68 and 541.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.32, 918.68 and 541.52 is: 746.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.32 : 918.68 = 541.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.32/918.68 = 541.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.32x = 918.68 × 541.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.32x = 497,483.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,483.59/666.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.61

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