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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.85, 920.29 and 372.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.85, 920.29 and 372.12 is: 513.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.85 : 920.29 = 372.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.85/920.29 = 372.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.85x = 920.29 × 372.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.85x = 342,458.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,458.31/666.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.55

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