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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.02, 919.08 and 371.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.02, 919.08 and 371.26 is: 512.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.02 : 919.08 = 371.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.02/919.08 = 371.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.02x = 919.08 × 371.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.02x = 341,217.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,217.64/666.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.32

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