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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.36, 919.50 and 386.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.36, 919.50 and 386.54 is: 533.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.36 : 919.50 = 386.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.36/919.50 = 386.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.36x = 919.50 × 386.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.36x = 355,418.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,418.93/666.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.37

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