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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.36, 911.34 and 365.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.36, 911.34 and 365.64 is: 504.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.36 : 911.34 = 365.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.36/911.34 = 365.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.36x = 911.34 × 365.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.36x = 333,222.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,222.36/660.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.61

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