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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.59, 999.78 and 233.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.59, 999.78 and 233.73 is: 350.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.59 : 999.78 = 233.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.59/999.78 = 233.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.59x = 999.78 × 233.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.59x = 233,678.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,678.58/666.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.56

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