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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.51, 999.76 and 358.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.51, 999.76 and 358.50 is: 537.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.51 : 999.76 = 358.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.51/999.76 = 358.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.51x = 999.76 × 358.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.51x = 358,417.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,417.49/666.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.76

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