Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.66, 1,000 and 376.02
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 666.66, 1,000 and 376.02 is: 564.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
666.66 : 1,000 = 376.02 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
666.66/1,000 = 376.02/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
666.66x = 1,000 × 376.02 - Step 4: Simplify right side
666.66x = 376,020 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 376,020/666.66 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 564.04
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