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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.23, 919.23 and 404.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.23, 919.23 and 404.06 is: 557.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.23 : 919.23 = 404.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.23/919.23 = 404.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.23x = 919.23 × 404.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.23x = 371,424.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,424.07/666.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.50

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