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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.66, 999.12 and 358.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.66, 999.12 and 358.62 is: 537.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.66 : 999.12 = 358.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.66/999.12 = 358.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.66x = 999.12 × 358.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.66x = 358,304.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,304.41/666.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.46

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