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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.04, 912.18 and 366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.04, 912.18 and 366.32 is: 505.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.04 : 912.18 = 366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.04/912.18 = 366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.04x = 912.18 × 366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.04x = 334,149.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,149.78/661.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.49

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