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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.66, 919.88 and 371.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.66, 919.88 and 371.93 is: 513.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.66 : 919.88 = 371.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.66/919.88 = 371.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.66x = 919.88 × 371.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.66x = 342,124.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,124.51/666.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.19

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