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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.68, 919.91 and 401.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.68, 919.91 and 401.06 is: 553.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.68 : 919.91 = 401.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.68/919.91 = 401.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.68x = 919.91 × 401.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.68x = 368,939.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,939.10/666.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.40

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