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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.64, 1,000.56 and 358.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.64, 1,000.56 and 358.74 is: 538.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.64 : 1,000.56 = 358.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.64/1,000.56 = 358.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.64x = 1,000.56 × 358.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.64x = 358,940.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,940.89/666.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.43

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