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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.26, 918.87 and 404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.26, 918.87 and 404.10 is: 557.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.26 : 918.87 = 404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.26/918.87 = 404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.26x = 918.87 × 404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.26x = 371,315.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,315.37/666.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.31

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