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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.96, 912.10 and 366.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.96, 912.10 and 366.22 is: 505.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.96 : 912.10 = 366.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.96/912.10 = 366.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.96x = 912.10 × 366.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.96x = 334,029.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,029.26/660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.37

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