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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.91, 920.33 and 372.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.91, 920.33 and 372.17 is: 513.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.91 : 920.33 = 372.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.91/920.33 = 372.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.91x = 920.33 × 372.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.91x = 342,517.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,517.36/666.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.59

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