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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.21, 910.98 and 380.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.21, 910.98 and 380.46 is: 524.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.21 : 910.98 = 380.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.21/910.98 = 380.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.21x = 910.98 × 380.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.21x = 346,591.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,591.45/660.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.97

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