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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.52, 919.80 and 371.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.52, 919.80 and 371.81 is: 513.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.52 : 919.80 = 371.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.52/919.80 = 371.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.52x = 919.80 × 371.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.52x = 341,993.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,993.14/666.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.10

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