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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.64, 919.89 and 386.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.64, 919.89 and 386.82 is: 533.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.64 : 919.89 = 386.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.64/919.89 = 386.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.64x = 919.89 × 386.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.64x = 355,827.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,827.48/666.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.77

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