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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.79, 911.89 and 366.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.79, 911.89 and 366.07 is: 505.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.79 : 911.89 = 366.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.79/911.89 = 366.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.79x = 911.89 × 366.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.79x = 333,815.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,815.57/660.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.18

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