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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.63, 911.63 and 361.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.63, 911.63 and 361.87 is: 499.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.63 : 911.63 = 361.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.63/911.63 = 361.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.63x = 911.63 × 361.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.63x = 329,890.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,890.17/660.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.35

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