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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.74, 911.87 and 366.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.74, 911.87 and 366.04 is: 505.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.74 : 911.87 = 366.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.74/911.87 = 366.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.74x = 911.87 × 366.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.74x = 333,777.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,777.25/660.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.16

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