Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.17, 1,000.76 and 378
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 667.17, 1,000.76 and 378 is: 567
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
667.17 : 1,000.76 = 378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
667.17/1,000.76 = 378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
667.17x = 1,000.76 × 378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
667.17x = 378,285.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 378,285.39/667.17 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 567
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