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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.40, 911.35 and 365.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.40, 911.35 and 365.67 is: 504.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.40 : 911.35 = 365.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.40/911.35 = 365.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.40x = 911.35 × 365.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.40x = 333,246.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,246.97/660.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.61

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