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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.02, 999.44 and 255.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.02, 999.44 and 255.20 is: 382.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.02 : 999.44 = 255.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.02/999.44 = 255.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.02x = 999.44 × 255.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.02x = 255,057.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,057.09/666.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.96

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