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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.40, 912.77 and 366.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.40, 912.77 and 366.70 is: 506.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.40 : 912.77 = 366.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.40/912.77 = 366.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.40x = 912.77 × 366.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.40x = 334,712.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,712.76/661.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.07

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