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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.17, 999.34 and 357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.17, 999.34 and 357.60 is: 536.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.17 : 999.34 = 357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.17/999.34 = 357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.17x = 999.34 × 357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.17x = 357,360.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,360.59/666.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.44

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