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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.06, 910.86 and 361.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.06, 910.86 and 361.31 is: 498.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.06 : 910.86 = 361.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.06/910.86 = 361.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.06x = 910.86 × 361.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.06x = 329,096.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,096.92/660.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.59

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