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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.94, 1,000.35 and 276.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.94, 1,000.35 and 276.86 is: 415.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.94 : 1,000.35 = 276.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.94/1,000.35 = 276.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.94x = 1,000.35 × 276.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.94x = 276,956.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,956.90/666.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.27

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