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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.76, 920.09 and 372.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.76, 920.09 and 372.05 is: 513.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.76 : 920.09 = 372.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.76/920.09 = 372.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.76x = 920.09 × 372.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.76x = 342,319.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,319.48/666.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.41

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