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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.24, 999.68 and 276.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.24, 999.68 and 276.52 is: 414.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.24 : 999.68 = 276.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.24/999.68 = 276.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.24x = 999.68 × 276.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.24x = 276,431.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,431.51/666.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.91

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