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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.82, 920.22 and 387.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.82, 920.22 and 387.04 is: 534.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.82 : 920.22 = 387.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.82/920.22 = 387.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.82x = 920.22 × 387.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.82x = 356,161.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,161.95/666.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.12

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