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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.32, 911.14 and 380.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.32, 911.14 and 380.44 is: 524.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.32 : 911.14 = 380.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.32/911.14 = 380.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.32x = 911.14 × 380.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.32x = 346,634.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,634.10/660.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.95

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