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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.43, 999.06 and 358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.43, 999.06 and 358 is: 536.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.43 : 999.06 = 358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.43/999.06 = 358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.43x = 999.06 × 358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.43x = 357,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,663.48/666.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.69

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