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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.66, 911.58 and 380.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.66, 911.58 and 380.84 is: 525.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.66 : 911.58 = 380.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.66/911.58 = 380.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.66x = 911.58 × 380.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.66x = 347,166.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,166.13/660.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.48

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