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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.62, 919.72 and 371.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.62, 919.72 and 371.84 is: 513.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.62 : 919.72 = 371.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.62/919.72 = 371.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.62x = 919.72 × 371.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.62x = 341,988.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,988.68/666.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.02

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