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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.40, 911.36 and 365.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.40, 911.36 and 365.66 is: 504.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.40 : 911.36 = 365.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.40/911.36 = 365.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.40x = 911.36 × 365.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.40x = 333,247.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,247.90/660.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.62

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