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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.18, 919.44 and 404.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.18, 919.44 and 404.37 is: 558.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.18 : 919.44 = 404.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.18/919.44 = 404.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.18x = 919.44 × 404.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.18x = 371,793.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,793.95/666.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.10

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