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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.15, 919.31 and 371.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.15, 919.31 and 371.44 is: 512.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.15 : 919.31 = 371.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.15/919.31 = 371.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.15x = 919.31 × 371.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.15x = 341,464.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,464.72/666.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.60

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