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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.61, 999.87 and 255.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.61, 999.87 and 255.71 is: 383.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.61 : 999.87 = 255.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.61/999.87 = 255.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.61x = 999.87 × 255.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.61x = 255,676.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,676.76/666.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.55

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