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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.36, 911.25 and 365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.36, 911.25 and 365.60 is: 504.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.36 : 911.25 = 365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.36/911.25 = 365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.36x = 911.25 × 365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.36x = 333,148.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,148.44/660.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.50

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