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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.71, 911.79 and 361.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.71, 911.79 and 361.96 is: 499.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.71 : 911.79 = 361.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.71/911.79 = 361.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.71x = 911.79 × 361.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.71x = 330,029.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,029.23/660.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.51

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