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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.37, 912.73 and 366.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.37, 912.73 and 366.63 is: 505.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.37 : 912.73 = 366.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.37/912.73 = 366.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.37x = 912.73 × 366.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.37x = 334,634.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,634.20/661.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.97

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