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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.15, 998.55 and 373.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.15, 998.55 and 373.56 is: 559.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.15 : 998.55 = 373.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.15/998.55 = 373.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.15x = 998.55 × 373.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.15x = 373,018.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,018.34/666.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.96

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