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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.15, 910.04 and 542.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.15, 910.04 and 542.30 is: 747.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.15 : 910.04 = 542.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.15/910.04 = 542.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.15x = 910.04 × 542.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.15x = 493,507.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,507.43/660.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.57

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