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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.72, 919.83 and 386.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.72, 919.83 and 386.92 is: 533.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.72 : 919.83 = 386.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.72/919.83 = 386.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.72x = 919.83 × 386.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.72x = 355,900.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,900.62/666.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.81

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