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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.24, 911.12 and 380.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.24, 911.12 and 380.28 is: 524.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.24 : 911.12 = 380.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.24/911.12 = 380.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.24x = 911.12 × 380.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.24x = 346,478.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,478.81/660.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.78

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