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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.32, 919.55 and 404.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.32, 919.55 and 404.42 is: 558.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.32 : 919.55 = 404.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.32/919.55 = 404.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.32x = 919.55 × 404.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.32x = 371,880.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,880.82/666.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.12

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