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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.99, 911.96 and 381.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.99, 911.96 and 381.18 is: 525.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.99 : 911.96 = 381.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.99/911.96 = 381.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.99x = 911.96 × 381.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.99x = 347,622.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,622.43/660.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.91

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