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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.27, 919.20 and 404.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.27, 919.20 and 404.19 is: 557.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.27 : 919.20 = 404.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.27/919.20 = 404.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.27x = 919.20 × 404.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.27x = 371,531.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,531.45/666.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.63

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