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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.80, 920.14 and 372.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.80, 920.14 and 372.01 is: 513.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.80 : 920.14 = 372.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.80/920.14 = 372.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.80x = 920.14 × 372.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.80x = 342,294.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,294.82/666.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.34

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