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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.65, 999.39 and 373.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.65, 999.39 and 373.91 is: 560.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.65 : 999.39 = 373.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.65/999.39 = 373.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.65x = 999.39 × 373.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.65x = 373,676.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,676.92/666.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.53

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