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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.29, 919.51 and 371.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.29, 919.51 and 371.59 is: 512.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.29 : 919.51 = 371.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.29/919.51 = 371.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.29x = 919.51 × 371.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.29x = 341,677.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,677.49/666.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.80

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