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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.57, 919.91 and 371.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.57, 919.91 and 371.87 is: 513.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.57 : 919.91 = 371.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.57/919.91 = 371.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.57x = 919.91 × 371.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.57x = 342,086.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,086.93/666.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.20

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