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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.36, 912.63 and 362.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.36, 912.63 and 362.56 is: 500.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.36 : 912.63 = 362.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.36/912.63 = 362.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.36x = 912.63 × 362.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.36x = 330,879.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,879.32/661.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.30

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