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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.70, 919.96 and 371.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.70, 919.96 and 371.93 is: 513.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.70 : 919.96 = 371.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.70/919.96 = 371.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.70x = 919.96 × 371.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.70x = 342,158.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,158.86/666.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.21

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