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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.58, 911.58 and 365.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.58, 911.58 and 365.86 is: 504.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.58 : 911.58 = 365.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.58/911.58 = 365.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.58x = 911.58 × 365.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.58x = 333,510.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,510.66/660.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.88

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