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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.14, 912.24 and 366.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.14, 912.24 and 366.34 is: 505.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.14 : 912.24 = 366.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.14/912.24 = 366.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.14x = 912.24 × 366.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.14x = 334,190.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,190.00/661.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.48

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