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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661, 912.11 and 366.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661, 912.11 and 366.26 is: 505.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661 : 912.11 = 366.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661/912.11 = 366.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661x = 912.11 × 366.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661x = 334,069.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,069.41/661
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.40

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