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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.09, 912.21 and 366.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.09, 912.21 and 366.37 is: 505.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.09 : 912.21 = 366.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.09/912.21 = 366.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.09x = 912.21 × 366.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.09x = 334,206.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,206.38/661.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.54

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