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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.20, 919.41 and 404.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.20, 919.41 and 404.18 is: 557.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.20 : 919.41 = 404.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.20/919.41 = 404.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.20x = 919.41 × 404.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.20x = 371,607.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,607.13/666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.80

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