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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.09, 999.77 and 358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.09, 999.77 and 358.20 is: 537.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.09 : 999.77 = 358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.09/999.77 = 358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.09x = 999.77 × 358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.09x = 358,115.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,115.82/666.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.64

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