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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.67, 919.97 and 386.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.67, 919.97 and 386.89 is: 533.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.67 : 919.97 = 386.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.67/919.97 = 386.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.67x = 919.97 × 386.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.67x = 355,920.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,920.66/666.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.88

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