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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.32, 919.44 and 371.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.32, 919.44 and 371.56 is: 512.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.32 : 919.44 = 371.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.32/919.44 = 371.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.32x = 919.44 × 371.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.32x = 341,627.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,627.13/666.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.71

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