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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.96, 912.06 and 366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.96, 912.06 and 366.20 is: 505.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.96 : 912.06 = 366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.96/912.06 = 366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.96x = 912.06 × 366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.96x = 333,996.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,996.37/660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.32

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