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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.40, 1,000 and 233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.40, 1,000 and 233.92 is: 351.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.40 : 1,000 = 233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.40/1,000 = 233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.40x = 1,000 × 233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.40x = 233,920
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,920/666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.02

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