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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.33, 912.54 and 366.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.33, 912.54 and 366.58 is: 505.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.33 : 912.54 = 366.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.33/912.54 = 366.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.33x = 912.54 × 366.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.33x = 334,518.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,518.91/661.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.83

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