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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.35, 912.72 and 366.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.35, 912.72 and 366.63 is: 505.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.35 : 912.72 = 366.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.35/912.72 = 366.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.35x = 912.72 × 366.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.35x = 334,630.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,630.53/661.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.98

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