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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.02, 998.76 and 281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.02, 998.76 and 281 is: 421.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.02 : 998.76 = 281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.02/998.76 = 281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.02x = 998.76 × 281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.02x = 280,651.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,651.56/666.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.39

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