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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.96 : 999 = 378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.96/999 = 378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.96x = 999 × 378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.96x = 377,622
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,622/666.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.18

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