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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.26, 912.48 and 366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.26, 912.48 and 366.50 is: 505.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.26 : 912.48 = 366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.26/912.48 = 366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.26x = 912.48 × 366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.26x = 334,423.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,423.92/661.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.74

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