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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.20, 999.33 and 255.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.20, 999.33 and 255.38 is: 383.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.20 : 999.33 = 255.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.20/999.33 = 255.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.20x = 999.33 × 255.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.20x = 255,203.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,203.90/666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.08

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