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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.23, 911.12 and 365.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.23, 911.12 and 365.50 is: 504.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.23 : 911.12 = 365.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.23/911.12 = 365.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.23x = 911.12 × 365.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.23x = 333,014.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,014.36/660.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.39

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