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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.79, 920.20 and 387.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.79, 920.20 and 387.02 is: 534.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.79 : 920.20 = 387.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.79/920.20 = 387.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.79x = 920.20 × 387.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.79x = 356,135.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,135.80/666.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.10

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