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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.99, 920.41 and 372.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.99, 920.41 and 372.26 is: 513.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.99 : 920.41 = 372.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.99/920.41 = 372.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.99x = 920.41 × 372.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.99x = 342,626.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,626.29/666.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.69

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