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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.19, 912.43 and 366.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.19, 912.43 and 366.45 is: 505.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.19 : 912.43 = 366.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.19/912.43 = 366.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.19x = 912.43 × 366.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.19x = 334,359.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,359.58/661.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.70

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