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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.49, 999.63 and 255.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.49, 999.63 and 255.64 is: 383.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.49 : 999.63 = 255.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.49/999.63 = 255.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.49x = 999.63 × 255.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.49x = 255,545.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,545.41/666.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.42

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