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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.85, 920.22 and 372.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.85, 920.22 and 372.10 is: 513.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.85 : 920.22 = 372.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.85/920.22 = 372.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.85x = 920.22 × 372.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.85x = 342,413.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,413.86/666.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.48

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