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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.82, 911.64 and 380.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.82, 911.64 and 380.96 is: 525.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.82 : 911.64 = 380.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.82/911.64 = 380.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.82x = 911.64 × 380.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.82x = 347,298.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,298.37/660.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.56

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