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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.44, 911.48 and 380.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.44, 911.48 and 380.69 is: 525.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.44 : 911.48 = 380.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.44/911.48 = 380.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.44x = 911.48 × 380.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.44x = 346,991.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,991.32/660.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.39

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