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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.93, 920.35 and 387.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.93, 920.35 and 387.10 is: 534.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.93 : 920.35 = 387.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.93/920.35 = 387.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.93x = 920.35 × 387.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.93x = 356,267.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,267.49/666.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.19

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