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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.42, 919.58 and 386.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.42, 919.58 and 386.66 is: 533.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.42 : 919.58 = 386.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.42/919.58 = 386.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.42x = 919.58 × 386.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.42x = 355,564.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,564.80/666.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.54

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