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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.68, 920.04 and 372.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.68, 920.04 and 372.01 is: 513.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.68 : 920.04 = 372.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.68/920.04 = 372.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.68x = 920.04 × 372.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.68x = 342,264.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,264.08/666.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.39

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