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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.05, 998.40 and 373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.05, 998.40 and 373.10 is: 559.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.05 : 998.40 = 373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.05/998.40 = 373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.05x = 998.40 × 373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.05x = 372,503.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,503.04/666.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.27

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