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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.06, 912.26 and 366.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.06, 912.26 and 366.36 is: 505.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.06 : 912.26 = 366.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.06/912.26 = 366.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.06x = 912.26 × 366.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.06x = 334,213.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,213.07/661.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.57

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