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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.10, 912.33 and 362.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.10, 912.33 and 362.36 is: 500.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.10 : 912.33 = 362.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.10/912.33 = 362.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.10x = 912.33 × 362.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.10x = 330,595.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,595.54/661.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.07

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