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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.38, 912.60 and 366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.38, 912.60 and 366.60 is: 505.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.38 : 912.60 = 366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.38/912.60 = 366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.38x = 912.60 × 366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.38x = 334,559.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,559.16/661.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.85

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