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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.59, 911.52 and 365.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.59, 911.52 and 365.87 is: 504.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.59 : 911.52 = 365.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.59/911.52 = 365.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.59x = 911.52 × 365.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.59x = 333,493.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,493.26/660.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.85

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