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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.42, 919.70 and 386.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.42, 919.70 and 386.74 is: 533.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.42 : 919.70 = 386.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.42/919.70 = 386.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.42x = 919.70 × 386.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.42x = 355,685.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,685.44/666.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.73

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