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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.64, 911.62 and 380.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.64, 911.62 and 380.82 is: 525.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.64 : 911.62 = 380.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.64/911.62 = 380.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.64x = 911.62 × 380.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.64x = 347,163.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,163.13/660.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.50

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