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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.42, 919.64 and 371.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.42, 919.64 and 371.69 is: 512.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.42 : 919.64 = 371.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.42/919.64 = 371.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.42x = 919.64 × 371.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.42x = 341,820.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,820.99/666.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.92

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