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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.91, 1,000.82 and 358.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.91, 1,000.82 and 358.86 is: 538.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.91 : 1,000.82 = 358.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.91/1,000.82 = 358.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.91x = 1,000.82 × 358.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.91x = 359,149.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,149.26/666.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.53

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