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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.37, 919.79 and 386.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.37, 919.79 and 386.67 is: 533.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.37 : 919.79 = 386.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.37/919.79 = 386.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.37x = 919.79 × 386.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.37x = 355,659.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,659.80/666.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.73

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