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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.17, 911.02 and 380.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.17, 911.02 and 380.40 is: 524.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.17 : 911.02 = 380.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.17/911.02 = 380.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.17x = 911.02 × 380.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.17x = 346,552.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,552.01/660.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.94

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