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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.52, 999.54 and 234.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.52, 999.54 and 234.04 is: 350.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.52 : 999.54 = 234.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.52/999.54 = 234.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.52x = 999.54 × 234.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.52x = 233,932.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,932.34/666.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.98

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