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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.15, 911.01 and 380.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.15, 911.01 and 380.49 is: 525.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.15 : 911.01 = 380.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.15/911.01 = 380.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.15x = 911.01 × 380.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.15x = 346,630.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,630.19/660.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.08

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