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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.29, 911.26 and 365.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.29, 911.26 and 365.61 is: 504.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.29 : 911.26 = 365.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.29/911.26 = 365.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.29x = 911.26 × 365.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.29x = 333,169.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,169.64/660.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.58

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