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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.46, 911.37 and 365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.46, 911.37 and 365.70 is: 504.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.46 : 911.37 = 365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.46/911.37 = 365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.46x = 911.37 × 365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.46x = 333,285.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,285.61/660.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.63

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