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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.44, 999.34 and 276.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.44, 999.34 and 276.36 is: 414.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.44 : 999.34 = 276.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.44/999.34 = 276.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.44x = 999.34 × 276.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.44x = 276,177.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,177.60/666.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.41

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