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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.98, 920.41 and 387.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.98, 920.41 and 387.23 is: 534.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.98 : 920.41 = 387.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.98/920.41 = 387.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.98x = 920.41 × 387.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.98x = 356,408.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,408.43/666.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.37

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