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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.79, 920.16 and 372.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.79, 920.16 and 372.11 is: 513.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.79 : 920.16 = 372.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.79/920.16 = 372.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.79x = 920.16 × 372.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.79x = 342,400.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,400.74/666.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.51

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