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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.86, 912.01 and 366.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.86, 912.01 and 366.14 is: 505.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.86 : 912.01 = 366.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.86/912.01 = 366.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.86x = 912.01 × 366.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.86x = 333,923.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,923.34/660.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.29

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