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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.33, 1,001.27 and 358.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.33, 1,001.27 and 358.41 is: 538.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.33 : 1,001.27 = 358.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.33/1,001.27 = 358.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.33x = 1,001.27 × 358.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.33x = 358,863.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,863.39/666.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.57

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