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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.45, 911.51 and 380.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.45, 911.51 and 380.68 is: 525.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.45 : 911.51 = 380.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.45/911.51 = 380.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.45x = 911.51 × 380.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.45x = 346,993.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,993.63/660.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.39

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