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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.79, 911.86 and 366.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.79, 911.86 and 366.05 is: 505.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.79 : 911.86 = 366.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.79/911.86 = 366.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.79x = 911.86 × 366.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.79x = 333,786.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,786.35/660.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.13

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