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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.44, 999.89 and 276.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.44, 999.89 and 276.65 is: 415.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.44 : 999.89 = 276.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.44/999.89 = 276.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.44x = 999.89 × 276.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.44x = 276,619.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,619.57/666.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.07

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