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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.14, 999.48 and 255.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.14, 999.48 and 255.47 is: 383.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.14 : 999.48 = 255.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.14/999.48 = 255.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.14x = 999.48 × 255.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.14x = 255,337.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,337.16/666.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.31

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