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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.19, 919.38 and 371.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.19, 919.38 and 371.50 is: 512.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.19 : 919.38 = 371.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.19/919.38 = 371.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.19x = 919.38 × 371.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.19x = 341,543.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,543.22/666.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.69

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