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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.80, 920.04 and 401.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.80, 920.04 and 401.16 is: 553.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.80 : 920.04 = 401.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.80/920.04 = 401.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.80x = 920.04 × 401.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.80x = 369,083.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,083.25/666.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.51

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