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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.23, 999.18 and 358.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.23, 999.18 and 358.02 is: 536.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.23 : 999.18 = 358.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.23/999.18 = 358.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.23x = 999.18 × 358.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.23x = 357,726.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,726.42/666.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.95

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