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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.74, 999.50 and 233.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.74, 999.50 and 233.66 is: 350.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.74 : 999.50 = 233.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.74/999.50 = 233.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.74x = 999.50 × 233.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.74x = 233,543.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,543.17/666.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.28

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