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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.02, 999.10 and 255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.02, 999.10 and 255.50 is: 383.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.02 : 999.10 = 255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.02/999.10 = 255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.02x = 999.10 × 255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.02x = 255,268.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,268.77/666.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.28

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