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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.71, 999.64 and 276.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.71, 999.64 and 276.90 is: 415.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.71 : 999.64 = 276.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.71/999.64 = 276.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.71x = 999.64 × 276.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.71x = 276,800.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,800.32/666.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.17

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