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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.92, 920.32 and 387.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.92, 920.32 and 387.13 is: 534.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.92 : 920.32 = 387.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.92/920.32 = 387.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.92x = 920.32 × 387.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.92x = 356,285.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,285.78/666.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.23

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