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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.91, 999.90 and 255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.91, 999.90 and 255.70 is: 383.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.91 : 999.90 = 255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.91/999.90 = 255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.91x = 999.90 × 255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.91x = 255,673.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,673.15/666.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.37

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