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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.46, 911.39 and 365.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.46, 911.39 and 365.71 is: 504.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.46 : 911.39 = 365.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.46/911.39 = 365.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.46x = 911.39 × 365.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.46x = 333,298.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,298.05/660.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.65

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