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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.30, 919.51 and 371.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.30, 919.51 and 371.56 is: 512.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.30 : 919.51 = 371.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.30/919.51 = 371.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.30x = 919.51 × 371.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.30x = 341,653.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,653.14/666.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.76

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