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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.14, 910.88 and 380.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.14, 910.88 and 380.32 is: 524.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.14 : 910.88 = 380.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.14/910.88 = 380.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.14x = 910.88 × 380.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.14x = 346,425.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,425.88/660.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.78

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