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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.53, 911.55 and 365.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.53, 911.55 and 365.78 is: 504.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.53 : 911.55 = 365.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.53/911.55 = 365.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.53x = 911.55 × 365.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.53x = 333,422.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,422.20/660.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.78

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