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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.22, 912.46 and 366.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.22, 912.46 and 366.51 is: 505.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.22 : 912.46 = 366.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.22/912.46 = 366.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.22x = 912.46 × 366.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.22x = 334,425.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,425.71/661.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.77

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