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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.05, 997.47 and 372.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.05, 997.47 and 372.83 is: 558.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.05 : 997.47 = 372.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.05/997.47 = 372.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.05x = 997.47 × 372.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.05x = 371,881.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,881.75/666.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.34

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