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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.57, 999.04 and 373.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.57, 999.04 and 373.90 is: 560.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.57 : 999.04 = 373.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.57/999.04 = 373.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.57x = 999.04 × 373.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.57x = 373,541.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,541.06/666.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.39

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