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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.97, 911.92 and 381.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.97, 911.92 and 381.11 is: 525.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.97 : 911.92 = 381.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.97/911.92 = 381.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.97x = 911.92 × 381.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.97x = 347,538.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,538.60/660.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.80

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