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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.96, 912.12 and 362.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.96, 912.12 and 362.20 is: 499.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.96 : 912.12 = 362.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.96/912.12 = 362.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.96x = 912.12 × 362.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.96x = 330,369.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,369.86/660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.83

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