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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.95, 920.27 and 372.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.95, 920.27 and 372.17 is: 513.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.95 : 920.27 = 372.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.95/920.27 = 372.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.95x = 920.27 × 372.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.95x = 342,500.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,500.12/666.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.54

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