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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.58, 911.56 and 365.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.58, 911.56 and 365.80 is: 504.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.58 : 911.56 = 365.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.58/911.56 = 365.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.58x = 911.56 × 365.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.58x = 333,448.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,448.65/660.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.78

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