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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.47, 999.71 and 373.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.47, 999.71 and 373.80 is: 560.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.47 : 999.71 = 373.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.47/999.71 = 373.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.47x = 999.71 × 373.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.47x = 373,691.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,691.60/666.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.70

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