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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.83, 1,000.38 and 233.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.83, 1,000.38 and 233.93 is: 350.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.83 : 1,000.38 = 233.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.83/1,000.38 = 233.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.83x = 1,000.38 × 233.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.83x = 234,021.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,021.39/666.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.94

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