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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.80, 911.85 and 380.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.80, 911.85 and 380.90 is: 525.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.80 : 911.85 = 380.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.80/911.85 = 380.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.80x = 911.85 × 380.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.80x = 347,323.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,323.67/660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.61

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