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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.76, 920.13 and 372.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.76, 920.13 and 372.03 is: 513.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.76 : 920.13 = 372.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.76/920.13 = 372.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.76x = 920.13 × 372.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.76x = 342,314.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,314.59/666.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.40

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