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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.73, 920.17 and 386.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.73, 920.17 and 386.94 is: 534.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.73 : 920.17 = 386.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.73/920.17 = 386.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.73x = 920.17 × 386.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.73x = 356,050.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,050.58/666.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.03

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