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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.34, 912.57 and 366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.34, 912.57 and 366.60 is: 505.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.34 : 912.57 = 366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.34/912.57 = 366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.34x = 912.57 × 366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.34x = 334,548.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,548.16/661.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.87

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