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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.25, 920.03 and 501.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.25, 920.03 and 501.21 is: 692.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.25 : 920.03 = 501.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.25/920.03 = 501.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.25x = 920.03 × 501.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.25x = 461,125.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,125.73/666.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.12

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