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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.41, 919.88 and 401.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.41, 919.88 and 401.00 is: 553.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.41 : 919.88 = 401.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.41/919.88 = 401.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.41x = 919.88 × 401.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.41x = 368,873.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,873.68/666.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.52

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