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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.88, 999.41 and 374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.88, 999.41 and 374.52 is: 561.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.88 : 999.41 = 374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.88/999.41 = 374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.88x = 999.41 × 374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.88x = 374,304.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,304.07/666.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.27

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