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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.83, 911.91 and 362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.83, 911.91 and 362.08 is: 499.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.83 : 911.91 = 362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.83/911.91 = 362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.83x = 911.91 × 362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.83x = 330,182.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,182.09/660.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.65

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