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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.37, 919.47 and 371.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.37, 919.47 and 371.62 is: 512.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.37 : 919.47 = 371.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.37/919.47 = 371.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.37x = 919.47 × 371.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.37x = 341,693.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,693.44/666.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.77

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