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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.01, 910.90 and 380.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.01, 910.90 and 380.24 is: 524.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.01 : 910.90 = 380.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.01/910.90 = 380.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.01x = 910.90 × 380.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.01x = 346,360.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,360.62/660.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.78

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