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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.90, 920.22 and 372.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.90, 920.22 and 372.14 is: 513.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.90 : 920.22 = 372.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.90/920.22 = 372.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.90x = 920.22 × 372.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.90x = 342,450.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,450.67/666.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.50

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