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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.62, 911.61 and 380.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.62, 911.61 and 380.81 is: 525.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.62 : 911.61 = 380.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.62/911.61 = 380.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.62x = 911.61 × 380.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.62x = 347,145.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,145.65/660.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.49

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