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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.78, 920.07 and 383.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.78, 920.07 and 383.19 is: 528.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.78 : 920.07 = 383.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.78/920.07 = 383.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.78x = 920.07 × 383.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.78x = 352,561.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,561.62/666.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.75

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