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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.55, 911.45 and 380.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.55, 911.45 and 380.80 is: 525.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.55 : 911.45 = 380.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.55/911.45 = 380.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.55x = 911.45 × 380.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.55x = 347,077.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,077.69/660.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.43

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