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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.95, 919.05 and 371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.95, 919.05 and 371.28 is: 512.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.95 : 919.05 = 371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.95/919.05 = 371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.95x = 919.05 × 371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.95x = 341,224.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,224.88/665.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.39

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