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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.02, 912.12 and 366.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.02, 912.12 and 366.24 is: 505.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.02 : 912.12 = 366.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.02/912.12 = 366.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.02x = 912.12 × 366.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.02x = 334,054.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,054.83/661.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.36

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