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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.46, 919.71 and 371.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.46, 919.71 and 371.71 is: 512.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.46 : 919.71 = 371.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.46/919.71 = 371.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.46x = 919.71 × 371.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.46x = 341,865.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,865.40/666.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.96

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