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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.60, 911.55 and 365.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.60, 911.55 and 365.85 is: 504.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.60 : 911.55 = 365.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.60/911.55 = 365.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.60x = 911.55 × 365.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.60x = 333,490.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,490.57/660.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.83

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