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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.58, 911.60 and 365.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.58, 911.60 and 365.82 is: 504.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.58 : 911.60 = 365.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.58/911.60 = 365.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.58x = 911.60 × 365.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.58x = 333,484.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,484.82/660.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.84

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