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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.68, 911.75 and 361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.68, 911.75 and 361.92 is: 499.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.68 : 911.75 = 361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.68/911.75 = 361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.68x = 911.75 × 361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.68x = 329,978.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,978.75/660.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.46

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