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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.20, 918.90 and 403.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.20, 918.90 and 403.88 is: 557.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.20 : 918.90 = 403.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.20/918.90 = 403.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.20x = 918.90 × 403.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.20x = 371,125.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,125.33/666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.08

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