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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.45, 911.42 and 365.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.45, 911.42 and 365.73 is: 504.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.45 : 911.42 = 365.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.45/911.42 = 365.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.45x = 911.42 × 365.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.45x = 333,334.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,334.89/660.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.71

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