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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.65, 920 and 371.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.65, 920 and 371.90 is: 513.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.65 : 920 = 371.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.65/920 = 371.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.65x = 920 × 371.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.65x = 342,148
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,148/666.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.23

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