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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.63, 999.45 and 358.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.63, 999.45 and 358.29 is: 537.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.63 : 999.45 = 358.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.63/999.45 = 358.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.63x = 999.45 × 358.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.63x = 358,092.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,092.94/666.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.17

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