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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.27, 912.54 and 362.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.27, 912.54 and 362.51 is: 500.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.27 : 912.54 = 362.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.27/912.54 = 362.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.27x = 912.54 × 362.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.27x = 330,804.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,804.88/661.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.26

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