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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.17, 919.40 and 371.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.17, 919.40 and 371.49 is: 512.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.17 : 919.40 = 371.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.17/919.40 = 371.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.17x = 919.40 × 371.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.17x = 341,544.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,544.69/666.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.70

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