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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.82, 920.16 and 383.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.82, 920.16 and 383.27 is: 528.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.82 : 920.16 = 383.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.82/920.16 = 383.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.82x = 920.16 × 383.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.82x = 352,669.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,669.72/666.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.88

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