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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.06, 919.26 and 371.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.06, 919.26 and 371.40 is: 512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.06 : 919.26 = 371.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.06/919.26 = 371.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.06x = 919.26 × 371.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.06x = 341,413.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,413.16/666.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.59

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