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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.12, 910.98 and 365.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.12, 910.98 and 365.40 is: 504.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.12 : 910.98 = 365.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.12/910.98 = 365.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.12x = 910.98 × 365.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.12x = 332,872.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,872.09/660.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.26

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