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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.98, 920.39 and 372.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.98, 920.39 and 372.24 is: 513.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.98 : 920.39 = 372.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.98/920.39 = 372.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.98x = 920.39 × 372.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.98x = 342,604.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,604.11/666.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.67

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