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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.98, 912.17 and 366.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.98, 912.17 and 366.26 is: 505.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.98 : 912.17 = 366.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.98/912.17 = 366.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.98x = 912.17 × 366.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.98x = 334,091.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,091.38/660.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.45

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