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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.83, 911.86 and 366.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.83, 911.86 and 366.05 is: 505.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.83 : 911.86 = 366.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.83/911.86 = 366.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.83x = 911.86 × 366.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.83x = 333,787.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,787.72/660.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.11

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