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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.54, 911.56 and 380.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.54, 911.56 and 380.84 is: 525.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.54 : 911.56 = 380.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.54/911.56 = 380.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.54x = 911.56 × 380.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.54x = 347,158.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,158.51/660.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.57

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