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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.38, 911.24 and 365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.38, 911.24 and 365.60 is: 504.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.38 : 911.24 = 365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.38/911.24 = 365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.38x = 911.24 × 365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.38x = 333,149.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,149.79/660.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.49

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