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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.09, 912.30 and 366.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.09, 912.30 and 366.35 is: 505.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.09 : 912.30 = 366.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.09/912.30 = 366.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.09x = 912.30 × 366.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.09x = 334,221.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,221.11/661.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.56

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