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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.48, 911.24 and 380.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.48, 911.24 and 380.71 is: 525.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.48 : 911.24 = 380.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.48/911.24 = 380.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.48x = 911.24 × 380.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.48x = 346,914.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,914.98/660.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.25

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