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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.64, 999.96 and 378.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.64, 999.96 and 378.01 is: 567.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.64 : 999.96 = 378.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.64/999.96 = 378.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.64x = 999.96 × 378.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.64x = 377,994.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,994.88/666.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.02

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