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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.98, 919.08 and 371.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.98, 919.08 and 371.27 is: 512.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.98 : 919.08 = 371.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.98/919.08 = 371.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.98x = 919.08 × 371.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.98x = 341,226.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,226.83/665.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.37

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