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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.66, 1,000.44 and 358.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.66, 1,000.44 and 358.61 is: 538.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.66 : 1,000.44 = 358.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.66/1,000.44 = 358.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.66x = 1,000.44 × 358.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.66x = 358,762.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,762.79/666.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.15

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