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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.65, 919.83 and 401.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.65, 919.83 and 401.02 is: 553.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.65 : 919.83 = 401.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.65/919.83 = 401.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.65x = 919.83 × 401.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.65x = 368,871.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,871.67/666.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.32

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