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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.50, 911.40 and 365.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.50, 911.40 and 365.75 is: 504.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.50 : 911.40 = 365.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.50/911.40 = 365.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.50x = 911.40 × 365.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.50x = 333,344.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,344.55/660.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.69

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