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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.01, 912.20 and 366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.01, 912.20 and 366.30 is: 505.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.01 : 912.20 = 366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.01/912.20 = 366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.01x = 912.20 × 366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.01x = 334,137.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,137.03/661.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.50

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