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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.22, 1,000.06 and 281.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.22, 1,000.06 and 281.74 is: 422.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.22 : 1,000.06 = 281.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.22/1,000.06 = 281.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.22x = 1,000.06 × 281.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.22x = 281,758.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,758.00/666.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.92

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