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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.51, 999.69 and 233.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.51, 999.69 and 233.65 is: 350.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.51 : 999.69 = 233.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.51/999.69 = 233.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.51x = 999.69 × 233.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.51x = 233,577.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,577.57/666.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.45

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