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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.10, 919.17 and 404.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.10, 919.17 and 404.06 is: 557.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.10 : 919.17 = 404.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.10/919.17 = 404.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.10x = 919.17 × 404.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.10x = 371,402.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,402.13/666.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.58

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