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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.78, 920.13 and 387.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.78, 920.13 and 387.02 is: 534.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.78 : 920.13 = 387.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.78/920.13 = 387.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.78x = 920.13 × 387.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.78x = 356,108.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,108.71/666.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.08

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