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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.42, 911.25 and 380.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.42, 911.25 and 380.57 is: 525.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.42 : 911.25 = 380.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.42/911.25 = 380.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.42x = 911.25 × 380.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.42x = 346,789.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,789.86/660.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.11

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