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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.38, 911.44 and 380.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.38, 911.44 and 380.56 is: 525.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.38 : 911.44 = 380.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.38/911.44 = 380.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.38x = 911.44 × 380.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.38x = 346,858.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,858.79/660.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.24

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