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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.57, 911.42 and 380.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.57, 911.42 and 380.74 is: 525.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.57 : 911.42 = 380.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.57/911.42 = 380.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.57x = 911.42 × 380.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.57x = 347,012.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,012.15/660.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.32

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