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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.28, 912.58 and 366.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.28, 912.58 and 366.57 is: 505.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.28 : 912.58 = 366.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.28/912.58 = 366.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.28x = 912.58 × 366.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.28x = 334,524.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,524.45/661.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.87

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