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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.31, 911.21 and 365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.31, 911.21 and 365.58 is: 504.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.31 : 911.21 = 365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.31/911.21 = 365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.31x = 911.21 × 365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.31x = 333,121.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,121.74/660.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.49

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