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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.20, 910.98 and 376.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.20, 910.98 and 376.58 is: 519.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.20 : 910.98 = 376.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.20/910.98 = 376.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.20x = 910.98 × 376.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.20x = 343,056.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,056.85/660.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.63

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