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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.60, 1,000.44 and 358.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.60, 1,000.44 and 358.68 is: 538.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.60 : 1,000.44 = 358.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.60/1,000.44 = 358.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.60x = 1,000.44 × 358.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.60x = 358,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,837.82/666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.31

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