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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.80, 999.35 and 374.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.80, 999.35 and 374.30 is: 560.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.80 : 999.35 = 374.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.80/999.35 = 374.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.80x = 999.35 × 374.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.80x = 374,056.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,056.71/666.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.97

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