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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.12, 912.32 and 366.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.12, 912.32 and 366.40 is: 505.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.12 : 912.32 = 366.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.12/912.32 = 366.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.12x = 912.32 × 366.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.12x = 334,274.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,274.05/661.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.62

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