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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.31, 919.50 and 371.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.31, 919.50 and 371.59 is: 512.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.31 : 919.50 = 371.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.31/919.50 = 371.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.31x = 919.50 × 371.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.31x = 341,677.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,677.01/666.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.79

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