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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.27, 912.60 and 366.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.27, 912.60 and 366.58 is: 505.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.27 : 912.60 = 366.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.27/912.60 = 366.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.27x = 912.60 × 366.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.27x = 334,542.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,542.05/661.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.91

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