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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.86, 920.15 and 387.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.86, 920.15 and 387.10 is: 534.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.86 : 920.15 = 387.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.86/920.15 = 387.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.86x = 920.15 × 387.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.86x = 356,185.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,185.83/666.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.13

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