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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.34, 999.20 and 358.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.34, 999.20 and 358.14 is: 537.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.34 : 999.20 = 358.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.34/999.20 = 358.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.34x = 999.20 × 358.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.34x = 357,853.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,853.49/666.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.04

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