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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.80, 920.16 and 387.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.80, 920.16 and 387.02 is: 534.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.80 : 920.16 = 387.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.80/920.16 = 387.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.80x = 920.16 × 387.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.80x = 356,115.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,115.72/666.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.06

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