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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.32, 999.26 and 255.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.32, 999.26 and 255.65 is: 383.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.32 : 999.26 = 255.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.32/999.26 = 255.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.32x = 999.26 × 255.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.32x = 255,454.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,454.54/666.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.38

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