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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.47, 919.74 and 367.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.47, 919.74 and 367.73 is: 507.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.47 : 919.74 = 367.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.47/919.74 = 367.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.47x = 919.74 × 367.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.47x = 338,216.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,216.22/666.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.47

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