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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.31, 911.34 and 376.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.31, 911.34 and 376.72 is: 519.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.31 : 911.34 = 376.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.31/911.34 = 376.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.31x = 911.34 × 376.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.31x = 343,320.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,320.00/660.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.94

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