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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.29, 919.47 and 371.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.29, 919.47 and 371.61 is: 512.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.29 : 919.47 = 371.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.29/919.47 = 371.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.29x = 919.47 × 371.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.29x = 341,684.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,684.25/666.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.82

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