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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.90, 911.96 and 381.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.90, 911.96 and 381.10 is: 525.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.90 : 911.96 = 381.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.90/911.96 = 381.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.90x = 911.96 × 381.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.90x = 347,547.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,547.96/660.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.87

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