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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.60, 919.97 and 371.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.60, 919.97 and 371.89 is: 513.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.60 : 919.97 = 371.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.60/919.97 = 371.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.60x = 919.97 × 371.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.60x = 342,127.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,127.64/666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.24

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