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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.40, 919.62 and 371.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.40, 919.62 and 371.68 is: 512.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.40 : 919.62 = 371.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.40/919.62 = 371.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.40x = 919.62 × 371.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.40x = 341,804.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,804.36/666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.91

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