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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.54, 919.71 and 386.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.54, 919.71 and 386.82 is: 533.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.54 : 919.71 = 386.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.54/919.71 = 386.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.54x = 919.71 × 386.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.54x = 355,762.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,762.22/666.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.74

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