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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.83, 920.27 and 372.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.83, 920.27 and 372.15 is: 513.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.83 : 920.27 = 372.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.83/920.27 = 372.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.83x = 920.27 × 372.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.83x = 342,476.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,476.62/666.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.59

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