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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.14, 919.22 and 400.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.14, 919.22 and 400.59 is: 552.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.14 : 919.22 = 400.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.14/919.22 = 400.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.14x = 919.22 × 400.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.14x = 368,228.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,228.34/666.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.78

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