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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.18, 998.46 and 376.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.18, 998.46 and 376.74 is: 564.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.18 : 998.46 = 376.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.18/998.46 = 376.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.18x = 998.46 × 376.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.18x = 376,159.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,159.82/666.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.65

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