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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.35, 911.10 and 380.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.35, 911.10 and 380.59 is: 525.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.35 : 911.10 = 380.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.35/911.10 = 380.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.35x = 911.10 × 380.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.35x = 346,755.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,755.55/660.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.11

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