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