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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.09, 910.82 and 380.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.09, 910.82 and 380.34 is: 524.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.09 : 910.82 = 380.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.09/910.82 = 380.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.09x = 910.82 × 380.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.09x = 346,419.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,419.38/660.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.81

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