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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.33, 911.30 and 361.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.33, 911.30 and 361.58 is: 499.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.33 : 911.30 = 361.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.33/911.30 = 361.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.33x = 911.30 × 361.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.33x = 329,501.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,501.49/660.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.00

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