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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.89, 920.30 and 368.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.89, 920.30 and 368.14 is: 508.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.89 : 920.30 = 368.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.89/920.30 = 368.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.89x = 920.30 × 368.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.89x = 338,792.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,792.80/666.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.02

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