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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.13, 912.35 and 366.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.13, 912.35 and 366.44 is: 505.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.13 : 912.35 = 366.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.13/912.35 = 366.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.13x = 912.35 × 366.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.13x = 334,319.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,319.60/661.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.68

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