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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.35, 999.69 and 255.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.35, 999.69 and 255.52 is: 383.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.35 : 999.69 = 255.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.35/999.69 = 255.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.35x = 999.69 × 255.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.35x = 255,438.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,438.29/666.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.34

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