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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.86, 911.90 and 366.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.86, 911.90 and 366.08 is: 505.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.86 : 911.90 = 366.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.86/911.90 = 366.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.86x = 911.90 × 366.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.86x = 333,828.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,828.35/660.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.14

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