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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.60, 999.54 and 358.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.60, 999.54 and 358.62 is: 537.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.60 : 999.54 = 358.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.60/999.54 = 358.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.60x = 999.54 × 358.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.60x = 358,455.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,455.03/666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.74

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