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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.46, 999.69 and 373.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.46, 999.69 and 373.82 is: 560.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.46 : 999.69 = 373.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.46/999.69 = 373.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.46x = 999.69 × 373.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.46x = 373,702.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,702.25/666.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.73

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