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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.64, 919.70 and 390.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.64, 919.70 and 390.64 is: 538.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.64 : 919.70 = 390.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.64/919.70 = 390.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.64x = 919.70 × 390.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.64x = 359,271.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,271.61/666.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.93

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