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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.21, 912.47 and 366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.21, 912.47 and 366.48 is: 505.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.21 : 912.47 = 366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.21/912.47 = 366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.21x = 912.47 × 366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.21x = 334,400.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,400.17/661.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.74

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