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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.81, 1,000.41 and 373.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.81, 1,000.41 and 373.98 is: 561.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.81 : 1,000.41 = 373.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.81/1,000.41 = 373.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.81x = 1,000.41 × 373.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.81x = 374,133.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,133.33/666.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.08

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