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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.12, 910.96 and 380.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.12, 910.96 and 380.37 is: 524.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.12 : 910.96 = 380.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.12/910.96 = 380.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.12x = 910.96 × 380.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.12x = 346,495.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,495.40/660.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.90

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