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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.62, 911.58 and 365.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.62, 911.58 and 365.82 is: 504.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.62 : 911.58 = 365.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.62/911.58 = 365.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.62x = 911.58 × 365.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.62x = 333,470.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,470.55/660.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.78

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