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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.89, 912.07 and 366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.89, 912.07 and 366.16 is: 505.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.89 : 912.07 = 366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.89/912.07 = 366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.89x = 912.07 × 366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.89x = 333,963.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,963.24/660.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.32

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