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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.02, 919.10 and 371.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.02, 919.10 and 371.32 is: 512.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.02 : 919.10 = 371.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.02/919.10 = 371.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.02x = 919.10 × 371.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.02x = 341,280.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,280.21/666.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.42

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