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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.73, 911.74 and 365.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.73, 911.74 and 365.94 is: 504.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.73 : 911.74 = 365.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.73/911.74 = 365.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.73x = 911.74 × 365.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.73x = 333,641.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,641.22/660.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.96

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