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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.47, 911.49 and 365.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.47, 911.49 and 365.73 is: 504.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.47 : 911.49 = 365.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.47/911.49 = 365.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.47x = 911.49 × 365.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.47x = 333,359.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,359.24/660.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.73

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