Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.80, 920 and 386.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 666.80, 920 and 386.88 is: 533.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
666.80 : 920 = 386.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
666.80/920 = 386.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
666.80x = 920 × 386.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
666.80x = 355,929.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 355,929.60/666.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 533.79
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