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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.85, 911.93 and 366.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.85, 911.93 and 366.09 is: 505.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.85 : 911.93 = 366.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.85/911.93 = 366.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.85x = 911.93 × 366.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.85x = 333,851.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,851.42/660.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.18

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