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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.68 : 999.18 = 378.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.68/999.18 = 378.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.68x = 999.18 × 378.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.68x = 377,969.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,969.81/666.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.94

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