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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.19, 998.60 and 255.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.19, 998.60 and 255.22 is: 382.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.19 : 998.60 = 255.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.19/998.60 = 255.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.19x = 998.60 × 255.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.19x = 254,862.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,862.69/666.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.57

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