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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.74, 911.77 and 365.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.74, 911.77 and 365.99 is: 505.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.74 : 911.77 = 365.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.74/911.77 = 365.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.74x = 911.77 × 365.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.74x = 333,693.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,693.23/660.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.03

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