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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.42, 999.84 and 255.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.42, 999.84 and 255.56 is: 383.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.42 : 999.84 = 255.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.42/999.84 = 255.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.42x = 999.84 × 255.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.42x = 255,519.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,519.11/666.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.42

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