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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.39, 1,000.28 and 358.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.39, 1,000.28 and 358.85 is: 538.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.39 : 1,000.28 = 358.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.39/1,000.28 = 358.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.39x = 1,000.28 × 358.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.39x = 358,943.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,943.68/666.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.64

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