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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.78, 920.06 and 372.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.78, 920.06 and 372.06 is: 513.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.78 : 920.06 = 372.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.78/920.06 = 372.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.78x = 920.06 × 372.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.78x = 342,317.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,317.52/666.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.39

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