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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.84, 911.95 and 381.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.84, 911.95 and 381.07 is: 525.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.84 : 911.95 = 381.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.84/911.95 = 381.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.84x = 911.95 × 381.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.84x = 347,516.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,516.79/660.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.87

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