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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.39, 919.17 and 404.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.39, 919.17 and 404.22 is: 557.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.39 : 919.17 = 404.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.39/919.17 = 404.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.39x = 919.17 × 404.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.39x = 371,546.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,546.90/666.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.55

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