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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.36, 919.35 and 404.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.36, 919.35 and 404.33 is: 557.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.36 : 919.35 = 404.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.36/919.35 = 404.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.36x = 919.35 × 404.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.36x = 371,716.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,716.19/666.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.83

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