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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.68, 911.69 and 387.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.68, 911.69 and 387.90 is: 535.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.68 : 911.69 = 387.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.68/911.69 = 387.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.68x = 911.69 × 387.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.68x = 353,644.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,644.55/660.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.28

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