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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.13, 919.25 and 371.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.13, 919.25 and 371.39 is: 512.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.13 : 919.25 = 371.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.13/919.25 = 371.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.13x = 919.25 × 371.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.13x = 341,400.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,400.26/666.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.51

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