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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.95, 912.15 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.95, 912.15 and 366.24 is: 505.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.95 : 912.15 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.95/912.15 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.95x = 912.15 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.95x = 334,065.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,065.82/660.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.44

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