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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.12, 919.24 and 404.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.12, 919.24 and 404.08 is: 557.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.12 : 919.24 = 404.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.12/919.24 = 404.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.12x = 919.24 × 404.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.12x = 371,446.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,446.50/666.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.63

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