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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.37, 911.34 and 365.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.37, 911.34 and 365.63 is: 504.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.37 : 911.34 = 365.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.37/911.34 = 365.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.37x = 911.34 × 365.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.37x = 333,213.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,213.24/660.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.59

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