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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.54, 999.66 and 296.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.54, 999.66 and 296.15 is: 444.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.54 : 999.66 = 296.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.54/999.66 = 296.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.54x = 999.66 × 296.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.54x = 296,049.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,049.17/666.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.16

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