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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.43, 919.67 and 371.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.43, 919.67 and 371.69 is: 512.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.43 : 919.67 = 371.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.43/919.67 = 371.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.43x = 919.67 × 371.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.43x = 341,831.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,831.23/666.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.93

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