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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.85, 911.88 and 366.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.85, 911.88 and 366.14 is: 505.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.85 : 911.88 = 366.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.85/911.88 = 366.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.85x = 911.88 × 366.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.85x = 333,871.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,871.18/660.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.21

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