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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.20, 912.42 and 362.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.20, 912.42 and 362.44 is: 500.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.20 : 912.42 = 362.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.20/912.42 = 362.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.20x = 912.42 × 362.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.20x = 330,697.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,697.50/661.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.15

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