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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666, 919.10 and 371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666, 919.10 and 371.28 is: 512.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666 : 919.10 = 371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666/919.10 = 371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666x = 919.10 × 371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666x = 341,243.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,243.45/666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.38

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