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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.61, 911.67 and 365.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.61, 911.67 and 365.88 is: 504.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.61 : 911.67 = 365.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.61/911.67 = 365.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.61x = 911.67 × 365.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.61x = 333,556.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,556.35/660.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.92

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