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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.02, 998.82 and 276.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.02, 998.82 and 276.02 is: 413.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.02 : 998.82 = 276.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.02/998.82 = 276.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.02x = 998.82 × 276.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.02x = 275,694.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,694.30/666.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.94

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