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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.99, 912.22 and 366.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.99, 912.22 and 366.29 is: 505.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.99 : 912.22 = 366.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.99/912.22 = 366.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.99x = 912.22 × 366.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.99x = 334,132.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,132.50/660.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.50

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