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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.87, 912.01 and 366.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.87, 912.01 and 366.15 is: 505.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.87 : 912.01 = 366.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.87/912.01 = 366.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.87x = 912.01 × 366.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.87x = 333,932.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,932.46/660.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.29

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