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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.35, 911.27 and 365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.35, 911.27 and 365.60 is: 504.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.35 : 911.27 = 365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.35/911.27 = 365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.35x = 911.27 × 365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.35x = 333,163.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,163.50/660.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.52

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