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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.87, 1,000.13 and 276.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.87, 1,000.13 and 276.99 is: 415.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.87 : 1,000.13 = 276.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.87/1,000.13 = 276.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.87x = 1,000.13 × 276.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.87x = 277,022.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,022.43/666.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.40

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