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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.71, 920.05 and 363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.71, 920.05 and 363.88 is: 502.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.71 : 920.05 = 363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.71/920.05 = 363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.71x = 920.05 × 363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.71x = 334,785.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,785.88/666.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.15

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