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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666, 999.32 and 357.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666, 999.32 and 357.68 is: 536.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666 : 999.32 = 357.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666/999.32 = 357.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666x = 999.32 × 357.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666x = 357,436.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,436.78/666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.69

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