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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.58, 998.59 and 377.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.58, 998.59 and 377.14 is: 564.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.58 : 998.59 = 377.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.58/998.59 = 377.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.58x = 998.59 × 377.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.58x = 376,608.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,608.23/666.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.99

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