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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.32, 912.56 and 366.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.32, 912.56 and 366.57 is: 505.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.32 : 912.56 = 366.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.32/912.56 = 366.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.32x = 912.56 × 366.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.32x = 334,515.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,515.29/661.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.83

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