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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.02, 912.21 and 366.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.02, 912.21 and 366.31 is: 505.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.02 : 912.21 = 366.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.02/912.21 = 366.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.02x = 912.21 × 366.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.02x = 334,151.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,151.65/661.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.51

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