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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.78, 920.13 and 401.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.78, 920.13 and 401.39 is: 553.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.78 : 920.13 = 401.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.78/920.13 = 401.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.78x = 920.13 × 401.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.78x = 369,326.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,326.38/666.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.90

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