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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.83, 999.55 and 277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.83, 999.55 and 277.04 is: 415.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.83 : 999.55 = 277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.83/999.55 = 277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.83x = 999.55 × 277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.83x = 276,916.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,916.38/666.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.27

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