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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.14, 919.31 and 371.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.14, 919.31 and 371.43 is: 512.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.14 : 919.31 = 371.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.14/919.31 = 371.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.14x = 919.31 × 371.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.14x = 341,457.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,457.46/666.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.59

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