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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.85, 911.96 and 366.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.85, 911.96 and 366.13 is: 505.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.85 : 911.96 = 366.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.85/911.96 = 366.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.85x = 911.96 × 366.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.85x = 333,895.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,895.91/660.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.25

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