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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.90, 920.28 and 372.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.90, 920.28 and 372.19 is: 513.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.90 : 920.28 = 372.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.90/920.28 = 372.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.90x = 920.28 × 372.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.90x = 342,519.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,519.01/666.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.60

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