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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.78, 911.84 and 366.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.78, 911.84 and 366.03 is: 505.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.78 : 911.84 = 366.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.78/911.84 = 366.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.78x = 911.84 × 366.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.78x = 333,758.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,758.97/660.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.10

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