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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.56, 998.82 and 379.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.56, 998.82 and 379.20 is: 567.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.56 : 998.82 = 379.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.56/998.82 = 379.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.56x = 998.82 × 379.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.56x = 378,752.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,752.54/667.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.37

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