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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.19, 912.41 and 362.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.19, 912.41 and 362.43 is: 500.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.19 : 912.41 = 362.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.19/912.41 = 362.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.19x = 912.41 × 362.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.19x = 330,682.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,682.94/661.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.14

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