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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.18, 919.33 and 371.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.18, 919.33 and 371.47 is: 512.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.18 : 919.33 = 371.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.18/919.33 = 371.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.18x = 919.33 × 371.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.18x = 341,499.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,499.44/666.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.62

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