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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.89, 920.17 and 372.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.89, 920.17 and 372.09 is: 513.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.89 : 920.17 = 372.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.89/920.17 = 372.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.89x = 920.17 × 372.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.89x = 342,386.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,386.06/666.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.41

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