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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.30, 912.60 and 366.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.30, 912.60 and 366.54 is: 505.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.30 : 912.60 = 366.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.30/912.60 = 366.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.30x = 912.60 × 366.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.30x = 334,504.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,504.40/661.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.83

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