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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.18, 997.98 and 377.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.18, 997.98 and 377.82 is: 566.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.18 : 997.98 = 377.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.18/997.98 = 377.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.18x = 997.98 × 377.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.18x = 377,056.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,056.80/666.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.00

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