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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.21, 912.49 and 366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.21, 912.49 and 366.50 is: 505.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.21 : 912.49 = 366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.21/912.49 = 366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.21x = 912.49 × 366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.21x = 334,422.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,422.11/661.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.77

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