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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.94, 912.02 and 366.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.94, 912.02 and 366.17 is: 505.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.94 : 912.02 = 366.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.94/912.02 = 366.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.94x = 912.02 × 366.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.94x = 333,947.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,947.97/660.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.26

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