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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.62, 919.98 and 386.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.62, 919.98 and 386.96 is: 534.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.62 : 919.98 = 386.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.62/919.98 = 386.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.62x = 919.98 × 386.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.62x = 355,995.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,995.46/666.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.03

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