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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.87, 911.96 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.87, 911.96 and 366.12 is: 505.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.87 : 911.96 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.87/911.96 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.87x = 911.96 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.87x = 333,888.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,888.40/660.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.23

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