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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.11, 919.21 and 371.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.11, 919.21 and 371.37 is: 512.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.11 : 919.21 = 371.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.11/919.21 = 371.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.11x = 919.21 × 371.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.11x = 341,367.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,367.02/666.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.48

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