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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.08, 912.29 and 366.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.08, 912.29 and 366.39 is: 505.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.08 : 912.29 = 366.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.08/912.29 = 366.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.08x = 912.29 × 366.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.08x = 334,252.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,252.10/661.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.62

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