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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.39, 919.53 and 371.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.39, 919.53 and 371.62 is: 512.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.39 : 919.53 = 371.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.39/919.53 = 371.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.39x = 919.53 × 371.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.39x = 341,709.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,709.28/666.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.78

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