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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.86, 920.19 and 372.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.86, 920.19 and 372.08 is: 513.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.86 : 920.19 = 372.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.86/920.19 = 372.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.86x = 920.19 × 372.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.86x = 342,384.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,384.30/666.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.43

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