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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.69, 911.78 and 365.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.69, 911.78 and 365.99 is: 505.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.69 : 911.78 = 365.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.69/911.78 = 365.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.69x = 911.78 × 365.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.69x = 333,695.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,695.97/660.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.07

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