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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.01, 919.09 and 371.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.01, 919.09 and 371.28 is: 512.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.01 : 919.09 = 371.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.01/919.09 = 371.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.01x = 919.09 × 371.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.01x = 341,239.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,239.74/666.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.36

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