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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.38, 919.58 and 371.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.38, 919.58 and 371.69 is: 512.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.38 : 919.58 = 371.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.38/919.58 = 371.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.38x = 919.58 × 371.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.38x = 341,798.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,798.69/666.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.92

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