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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.34, 911.28 and 365.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.34, 911.28 and 365.61 is: 504.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.34 : 911.28 = 365.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.34/911.28 = 365.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.34x = 911.28 × 365.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.34x = 333,174.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,174.78/660.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.55

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