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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666, 999.38 and 357.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666, 999.38 and 357.86 is: 537.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666 : 999.38 = 357.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666/999.38 = 357.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666x = 999.38 × 357.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666x = 357,641.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,641.52/666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.00

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