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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.31, 919.40 and 371.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.31, 919.40 and 371.57 is: 512.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.31 : 919.40 = 371.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.31/919.40 = 371.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.31x = 919.40 × 371.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.31x = 341,621.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,621.46/666.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.71

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