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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.84, 920.25 and 372.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.84, 920.25 and 372.13 is: 513.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.84 : 920.25 = 372.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.84/920.25 = 372.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.84x = 920.25 × 372.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.84x = 342,450.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,450.33/666.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.54

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