Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.96, 999 and 378
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 666.96, 999 and 378 is: 566.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
666.96 : 999 = 378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
666.96/999 = 378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
666.96x = 999 × 378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
666.96x = 377,622 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 377,622/666.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 566.18
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