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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.92, 912.06 and 366.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.92, 912.06 and 366.18 is: 505.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.92 : 912.06 = 366.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.92/912.06 = 366.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.92x = 912.06 × 366.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.92x = 333,978.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,978.13/660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.32

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