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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.98, 912.07 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.98, 912.07 and 366.24 is: 505.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.98 : 912.07 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.98/912.07 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.98x = 912.07 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.98x = 334,040.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,040.39/660.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.37

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