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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.48, 919.76 and 371.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.48, 919.76 and 371.77 is: 513.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.48 : 919.76 = 371.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.48/919.76 = 371.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.48x = 919.76 × 371.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.48x = 341,939.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,939.18/666.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.05

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