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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.56, 911.52 and 365.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.56, 911.52 and 365.81 is: 504.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.56 : 911.52 = 365.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.56/911.52 = 365.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.56x = 911.52 × 365.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.56x = 333,438.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,438.57/660.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.79

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