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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.36, 919.54 and 371.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.36, 919.54 and 371.60 is: 512.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.36 : 919.54 = 371.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.36/919.54 = 371.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.36x = 919.54 × 371.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.36x = 341,701.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,701.06/666.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.79

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