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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.29, 912.58 and 366.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.29, 912.58 and 366.56 is: 505.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.29 : 912.58 = 366.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.29/912.58 = 366.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.29x = 912.58 × 366.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.29x = 334,510.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,510.76/661.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.85

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