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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.79, 911.88 and 381.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.79, 911.88 and 381.02 is: 525.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.79 : 911.88 = 381.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.79/911.88 = 381.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.79x = 911.88 × 381.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.79x = 347,442.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,442.31/660.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.80

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