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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.49, 911.53 and 365.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.49, 911.53 and 365.79 is: 504.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.49 : 911.53 = 365.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.49/911.53 = 365.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.49x = 911.53 × 365.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.49x = 333,423.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,423.09/660.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.81

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