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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.26, 919.28 and 404.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.26, 919.28 and 404.22 is: 557.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.26 : 919.28 = 404.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.26/919.28 = 404.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.26x = 919.28 × 404.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.26x = 371,589.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,589.34/666.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.73

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