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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.17, 911.03 and 365.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.17, 911.03 and 365.45 is: 504.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.17 : 911.03 = 365.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.17/911.03 = 365.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.17x = 911.03 × 365.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.17x = 332,934.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,934.09/660.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.32

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