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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.42, 999.63 and 377.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.42, 999.63 and 377.52 is: 566.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.42 : 999.63 = 377.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.42/999.63 = 377.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.42x = 999.63 × 377.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.42x = 377,380.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,380.32/666.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.28

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