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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.93, 920.31 and 372.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.93, 920.31 and 372.18 is: 513.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.93 : 920.31 = 372.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.93/920.31 = 372.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.93x = 920.31 × 372.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.93x = 342,520.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,520.98/666.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.58

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