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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.72, 911.79 and 365.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.72, 911.79 and 365.97 is: 505.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.72 : 911.79 = 365.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.72/911.79 = 365.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.72x = 911.79 × 365.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.72x = 333,687.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,687.79/660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.04

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