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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666, 998.60 and 357.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666, 998.60 and 357.66 is: 536.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666 : 998.60 = 357.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666/998.60 = 357.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666x = 998.60 × 357.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666x = 357,157.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,157.49/666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.27

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