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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.71, 920.09 and 371.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.71, 920.09 and 371.97 is: 513.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.71 : 920.09 = 371.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.71/920.09 = 371.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.71x = 920.09 × 371.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.71x = 342,244.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,244.02/666.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.34

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