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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.50, 911.48 and 365.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.50, 911.48 and 365.78 is: 504.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.50 : 911.48 = 365.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.50/911.48 = 365.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.50x = 911.48 × 365.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.50x = 333,401.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,401.15/660.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.77

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