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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.20, 919.26 and 404.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.20, 919.26 and 404.24 is: 557.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.20 : 919.26 = 404.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.20/919.26 = 404.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.20x = 919.26 × 404.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.20x = 371,601.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,601.66/666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.79

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