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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.46, 911.46 and 365.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.46, 911.46 and 365.80 is: 504.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.46 : 911.46 = 365.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.46/911.46 = 365.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.46x = 911.46 × 365.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.46x = 333,412.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,412.07/660.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.82

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