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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.67, 919.96 and 386.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.67, 919.96 and 386.88 is: 533.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.67 : 919.96 = 386.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.67/919.96 = 386.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.67x = 919.96 × 386.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.67x = 355,914.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,914.12/666.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.87

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