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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.25, 912.59 and 366.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.25, 912.59 and 366.51 is: 505.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.25 : 912.59 = 366.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.25/912.59 = 366.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.25x = 912.59 × 366.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.25x = 334,471.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,471.53/661.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.82

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