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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.73, 999.42 and 276.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.73, 999.42 and 276.94 is: 415.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.73 : 999.42 = 276.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.73/999.42 = 276.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.73x = 999.42 × 276.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.73x = 276,775.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,775.52/666.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.12

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