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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.36, 999.86 and 276.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.36, 999.86 and 276.64 is: 415.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.36 : 999.86 = 276.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.36/999.86 = 276.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.36x = 999.86 × 276.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.36x = 276,597.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,597.39/666.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.09

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