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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.33, 912.64 and 366.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.33, 912.64 and 366.62 is: 505.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.33 : 912.64 = 366.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.33/912.64 = 366.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.33x = 912.64 × 366.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.33x = 334,592.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,592.08/661.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.94

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