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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.94, 912.08 and 366.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.94, 912.08 and 366.18 is: 505.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.94 : 912.08 = 366.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.94/912.08 = 366.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.94x = 912.08 × 366.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.94x = 333,985.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,985.45/660.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.32

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