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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.59, 911.53 and 365.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.59, 911.53 and 365.86 is: 504.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.59 : 911.53 = 365.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.59/911.53 = 365.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.59x = 911.53 × 365.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.59x = 333,489.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,489.17/660.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.84

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