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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.08, 919.24 and 371.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.08, 919.24 and 371.42 is: 512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.08 : 919.24 = 371.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.08/919.24 = 371.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.08x = 919.24 × 371.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.08x = 341,424.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,424.12/666.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.59

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