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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.82, 1,000.32 and 358.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.82, 1,000.32 and 358.25 is: 537.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.82 : 1,000.32 = 358.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.82/1,000.32 = 358.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.82x = 1,000.32 × 358.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.82x = 358,364.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,364.64/666.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.42

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