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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.51, 919.79 and 371.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.51, 919.79 and 371.79 is: 513.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.51 : 919.79 = 371.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.51/919.79 = 371.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.51x = 919.79 × 371.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.51x = 341,966.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,966.87/666.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.07

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