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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.33, 1,000.55 and 277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.33, 1,000.55 and 277.22 is: 415.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.33 : 1,000.55 = 277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.33/1,000.55 = 277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.33x = 1,000.55 × 277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.33x = 277,375.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,375.67/667.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.65

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