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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.17, 910.94 and 380.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.17, 910.94 and 380.42 is: 524.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.17 : 910.94 = 380.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.17/910.94 = 380.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.17x = 910.94 × 380.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.17x = 346,539.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,539.79/660.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.93

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