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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.60, 911.62 and 361.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.60, 911.62 and 361.86 is: 499.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.60 : 911.62 = 361.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.60/911.62 = 361.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.60x = 911.62 × 361.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.60x = 329,872.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,872.45/660.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.35

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