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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.33, 910.98 and 380.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.33, 910.98 and 380.52 is: 524.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.33 : 910.98 = 380.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.33/910.98 = 380.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.33x = 910.98 × 380.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.33x = 346,646.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,646.11/660.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.96

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