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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.24, 912.52 and 366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.24, 912.52 and 366.52 is: 505.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.24 : 912.52 = 366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.24/912.52 = 366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.24x = 912.52 × 366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.24x = 334,456.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,456.83/661.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.80

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