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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.27, 919.42 and 371.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.27, 919.42 and 371.57 is: 512.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.27 : 919.42 = 371.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.27/919.42 = 371.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.27x = 919.42 × 371.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.27x = 341,623.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,623.36/666.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.74

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