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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.31, 999.79 and 255.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.31, 999.79 and 255.61 is: 383.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.31 : 999.79 = 255.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.31/999.79 = 255.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.31x = 999.79 × 255.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.31x = 255,556.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,556.32/666.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.54

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