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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.18, 999.47 and 255.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.18, 999.47 and 255.35 is: 383.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.18 : 999.47 = 255.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.18/999.47 = 255.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.18x = 999.47 × 255.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.18x = 255,214.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,214.66/666.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.10

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