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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.44, 999.68 and 373.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.44, 999.68 and 373.92 is: 560.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.44 : 999.68 = 373.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.44/999.68 = 373.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.44x = 999.68 × 373.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.44x = 373,798.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,798.48/666.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.89

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