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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.78, 1,000.08 and 204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.78, 1,000.08 and 204.44 is: 306.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.78 : 1,000.08 = 204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.78/1,000.08 = 204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.78x = 1,000.08 × 204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.78x = 204,456.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,456.36/666.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.63

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