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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.90, 911.99 and 366.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.90, 911.99 and 366.10 is: 505.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.90 : 911.99 = 366.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.90/911.99 = 366.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.90x = 911.99 × 366.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.90x = 333,879.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,879.54/660.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.19

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