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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.13, 919.17 and 371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.13, 919.17 and 371.36 is: 512.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.13 : 919.17 = 371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.13/919.17 = 371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.13x = 919.17 × 371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.13x = 341,342.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,342.97/666.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.43

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