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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.56, 911.58 and 380.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.56, 911.58 and 380.75 is: 525.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.56 : 911.58 = 380.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.56/911.58 = 380.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.56x = 911.58 × 380.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.56x = 347,084.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,084.09/660.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.44

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