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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.03, 910.72 and 380.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.03, 910.72 and 380.22 is: 524.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.03 : 910.72 = 380.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.03/910.72 = 380.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.03x = 910.72 × 380.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.03x = 346,273.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,273.96/660.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.63

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