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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.09, 919.14 and 371.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.09, 919.14 and 371.37 is: 512.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.09 : 919.14 = 371.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.09/919.14 = 371.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.09x = 919.14 × 371.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.09x = 341,341.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,341.02/666.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.45

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