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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.34, 919.53 and 386.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.34, 919.53 and 386.58 is: 533.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.34 : 919.53 = 386.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.34/919.53 = 386.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.34x = 919.53 × 386.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.34x = 355,471.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,471.91/666.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.47

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