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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.14, 911.01 and 380.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.14, 911.01 and 380.35 is: 524.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.14 : 911.01 = 380.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.14/911.01 = 380.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.14x = 911.01 × 380.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.14x = 346,502.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,502.65/660.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.89

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