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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.08, 999.16 and 550.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.08, 999.16 and 550.21 is: 824.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.08 : 999.16 = 550.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.08/999.16 = 550.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.08x = 999.16 × 550.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.08x = 549,743.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,743.95/667.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 824.10

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