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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.01, 999.05 and 203.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.01, 999.05 and 203.79 is: 305.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.01 : 999.05 = 203.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.01/999.05 = 203.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.01x = 999.05 × 203.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.01x = 203,596.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,596.60/666.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.70

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