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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.74, 920.15 and 386.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.74, 920.15 and 386.99 is: 534.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.74 : 920.15 = 386.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.74/920.15 = 386.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.74x = 920.15 × 386.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.74x = 356,087.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,087.21/666.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.07

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