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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.12, 911.02 and 365.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.12, 911.02 and 365.46 is: 504.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.12 : 911.02 = 365.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.12/911.02 = 365.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.12x = 911.02 × 365.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.12x = 332,941.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,941.37/660.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.36

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