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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.65, 911.72 and 365.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.65, 911.72 and 365.94 is: 505.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.65 : 911.72 = 365.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.65/911.72 = 365.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.65x = 911.72 × 365.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.65x = 333,635.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,635.73/660.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.02

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