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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.17, 999.25 and 276.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.17, 999.25 and 276.38 is: 414.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.17 : 999.25 = 276.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.17/999.25 = 276.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.17x = 999.25 × 276.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.17x = 276,174.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,174.52/666.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.57

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