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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.38, 919.67 and 371.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.38, 919.67 and 371.72 is: 513.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.38 : 919.67 = 371.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.38/919.67 = 371.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.38x = 919.67 × 371.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.38x = 341,860.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,860.17/666.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.01

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