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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.20, 999 and 378.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.20, 999 and 378.24 is: 566.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.20 : 999 = 378.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.20/999 = 378.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.20x = 999 × 378.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.20x = 377,861.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,861.76/667.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.34

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