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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.65, 919.92 and 371.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.65, 919.92 and 371.95 is: 513.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.65 : 919.92 = 371.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.65/919.92 = 371.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.65x = 919.92 × 371.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.65x = 342,163.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,163.34/666.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.26

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