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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.98, 919.06 and 371.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.98, 919.06 and 371.26 is: 512.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.98 : 919.06 = 371.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.98/919.06 = 371.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.98x = 919.06 × 371.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.98x = 341,210.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,210.22/665.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.34

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