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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.04, 910.66 and 380.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.04, 910.66 and 380.18 is: 524.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.04 : 910.66 = 380.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.04/910.66 = 380.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.04x = 910.66 × 380.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.04x = 346,209.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,209.22/660.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.53

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