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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.08, 911 and 549.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.08, 911 and 549.37 is: 758.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.08 : 911 = 549.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.08/911 = 549.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.08x = 911 × 549.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.08x = 500,476.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,476.07/660.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.21

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