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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.30, 919.41 and 371.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.30, 919.41 and 371.55 is: 512.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.30 : 919.41 = 371.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.30/919.41 = 371.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.30x = 919.41 × 371.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.30x = 341,606.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,606.79/666.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.69

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