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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.91, 920.23 and 372.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.91, 920.23 and 372.13 is: 513.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.91 : 920.23 = 372.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.91/920.23 = 372.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.91x = 920.23 × 372.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.91x = 342,445.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,445.19/666.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.48

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