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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.45, 911.38 and 361.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.45, 911.38 and 361.69 is: 499.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.45 : 911.38 = 361.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.45/911.38 = 361.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.45x = 911.38 × 361.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.45x = 329,633.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,633.38/660.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.11

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