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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.66, 919.98 and 371.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.66, 919.98 and 371.92 is: 513.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.66 : 919.98 = 371.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.66/919.98 = 371.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.66x = 919.98 × 371.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.66x = 342,158.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,158.96/666.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.24

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