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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.72, 1,000.16 and 378.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.72, 1,000.16 and 378.16 is: 567.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.72 : 1,000.16 = 378.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.72/1,000.16 = 378.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.72x = 1,000.16 × 378.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.72x = 378,220.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,220.51/666.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.29

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