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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.52, 911.57 and 365.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.52, 911.57 and 365.82 is: 504.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.52 : 911.57 = 365.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.52/911.57 = 365.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.52x = 911.57 × 365.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.52x = 333,470.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,470.54/660.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.86

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