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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.96, 920.28 and 387.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.96, 920.28 and 387.18 is: 534.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.96 : 920.28 = 387.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.96/920.28 = 387.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.96x = 920.28 × 387.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.96x = 356,314.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,314.01/666.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.24

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