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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.64, 999.54 and 276.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.64, 999.54 and 276.91 is: 415.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.64 : 999.54 = 276.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.64/999.54 = 276.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.64x = 999.54 × 276.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.64x = 276,783.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,783.87/666.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.19

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