Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.68, 999.18 and 378.28
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 666.68, 999.18 and 378.28 is: 566.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
666.68 : 999.18 = 378.28 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
666.68/999.18 = 378.28/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
666.68x = 999.18 × 378.28 - Step 4: Simplify right side
666.68x = 377,969.81 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 377,969.81/666.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 566.94
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