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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.51, 911.55 and 376.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.51, 911.55 and 376.94 is: 520.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.51 : 911.55 = 376.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.51/911.55 = 376.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.51x = 911.55 × 376.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.51x = 343,595.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,595.10/660.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.20

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