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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.42, 919.62 and 386.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.42, 919.62 and 386.63 is: 533.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.42 : 919.62 = 386.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.42/919.62 = 386.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.42x = 919.62 × 386.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.42x = 355,554.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,554.98/666.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.53

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