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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.86, 920.25 and 372.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.86, 920.25 and 372.18 is: 513.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.86 : 920.25 = 372.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.86/920.25 = 372.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.86x = 920.25 × 372.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.86x = 342,498.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,498.65/666.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.60

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