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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.02, 912.17 and 366.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.02, 912.17 and 366.29 is: 505.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.02 : 912.17 = 366.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.02/912.17 = 366.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.02x = 912.17 × 366.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.02x = 334,112.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,112.36/661.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.45

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