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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.58, 911.62 and 380.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.58, 911.62 and 380.79 is: 525.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.58 : 911.62 = 380.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.58/911.62 = 380.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.58x = 911.62 × 380.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.58x = 347,133.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,133.88/660.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.50

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