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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.34, 919.58 and 371.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.34, 919.58 and 371.60 is: 512.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.34 : 919.58 = 371.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.34/919.58 = 371.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.34x = 919.58 × 371.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.34x = 341,715.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,715.93/666.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.83

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