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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.98, 912.15 and 366.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.98, 912.15 and 366.25 is: 505.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.98 : 912.15 = 366.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.98/912.15 = 366.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.98x = 912.15 × 366.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.98x = 334,072.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,072.66/660.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.42

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