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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.73, 920.06 and 372.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.73, 920.06 and 372.03 is: 513.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.73 : 920.06 = 372.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.73/920.06 = 372.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.73x = 920.06 × 372.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.73x = 342,283.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,283.46/666.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.38

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