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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.57, 919.86 and 386.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.57, 919.86 and 386.82 is: 533.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.57 : 919.86 = 386.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.57/919.86 = 386.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.57x = 919.86 × 386.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.57x = 355,820.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,820.25/666.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.81

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