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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.23, 999.07 and 249.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.23, 999.07 and 249.70 is: 374.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.23 : 999.07 = 249.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.23/999.07 = 249.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.23x = 999.07 × 249.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.23x = 249,463.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,463.37/666.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.44

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