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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.52, 999.86 and 281.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.52, 999.86 and 281.72 is: 422.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.52 : 999.86 = 281.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.52/999.86 = 281.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.52x = 999.86 × 281.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.52x = 281,680.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,680.56/666.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.61

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